Please submit a Giles County application, obtainable by downloading below and mail to: Giles County Administration, 1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 2, Pearisburg, VA 24134. You may also include a resume. You may also pick an application at Giles County Administration building.
Primary responsibilities will include performing routine duties associated with all janitorial duties and some light maintenance work in Giles County Public Schools.
Giles County is seeking a full-time Public Works Operator ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operating a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities associated with Giles County Public Works. Equipment operated include but not limited to: Backhoes, Skid Steers, Excavators as well as operating trucks of various sizes and weights. Position also requires using appropriate hand, power, specialty tools and outdoor power equipment such as chain saws, mowers, string trimmers, blowers, chippers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, etc. Other duties may include: assist with snow removal as needed. Individual will also be responsible for performing routine inspections, assisting with preventative maintenance and other duties as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or equivalent as well as two to three years of heavy equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and training related to the position. A valid CDL driver’s license with appropriate class for assigned equipment. Applicants will also be subject to a drug test and driving record review. Work Schedule: Typically, dayshift but may vary depending on work, position also requires being on call as needed. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: This position requires the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing items weighing more than 75 lbs. and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under some temperature extremes. Position open until filled. Giles County Employment Applications are available at the location listed below as well as on the Giles County webpage at http://virginiasmtnplayground.com/jobs-and-rfps/, or call 540-921-2525 if you need additional assistance. Submit a Giles County employment application at Giles County Administration Office located at 1 Taylor Avenue, Pearisburg, VA, Attn: M. Bray or email to mbray@gilescounty.org. Giles County is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Giles County Needs You – Volunteer Today! Looking for more information on county Fire & EMS Departments? Click HERE When the call comes in, who answers? Here it’s your neighbors, the men and women who step up as volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. They’re the ones who show up when someone’s having their worst day. Whether it’s a house fire, a medical emergency, or a natural disaster, like Hurricane Helene last fall. Did you know most of our fire and EMS teams are made up of volunteers? These folks give their time and energy to keep our community safe. Now we need more people like YOU to join with them. Why Volunteer? Because this is your home. Volunteering with a fire or EMS department is one of the most rewarding ways to give back. You’ll learn valuable skills, make lifelong friends, and be part of a strong team. A team that is always there for the people of Giles. Do You Have What It Takes? If you care about your community and want to make a real difference, you already have what it takes. No experience? No problem! We provide all the training you need—at no cost to you. You’ll learn how to respond to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and more. What’s It Like? The best way to understand is to hear from the folks who do it every day. Benefits of Volunteering Pride in helping your neighbors Learn new skills and gain certifications Be part of a close-knit team Make friends and connections Give back in a meaningful way What Will You Do? Depending on your department’s needs and your training, you might: Fight fires Provide emergency medical care Assist with search and rescue Help at accident scenes Support community events and education Fundraise and keep the department strong Ready to step up for Giles County? Sign up today and become part of something bigger—because when neighbors help neighbors, our whole community is stronger. Click HERE to submit your information on our interest form.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Giles County Industrial Development Authority 1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 2 Pearisburg, Virginia 24134 Separate sealed Bids for the Wheatland Eco Park – Pad A for the Giles County Industrial Development Authority, which consists of the construction of a 26 AC pad, two wet ponds, utilities, and all associated appurtenances within the Wheatland Eco Park, will be received at 1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 2, Pearisburg, Virginia 24134 and online at https://www.tlplanroom.com until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time, on February 4, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud. NOTE: BIDDERS SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT HARD COPIES TO THE GILES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ATTENTION: CHRIS MCKLARNEY, GILES COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR, BY 2:00 P.M., LOCAL PREVAILING TIME, ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026. The Contract Documents may be examined online at TRASCO (http://www.trascoplanroom.com). Copies of the Contract Documents (electronic and/or hard copy) are available for purchase through TRASCO at http://www.trascoplanroom.com. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on January 15, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. All interested parties are requested to meet the Engineer at 1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 2, Pearisburg, Virginia 24134, at that time. Withdrawal of bids shall be according to procedure (i) of the Virginia Public Procurement Act and to the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-4330). Bids must be accompanied by Bid security as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. Each Bidder must be licensed as a Class A contractor in the State of Virginia; Bidders are instructed to review the Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 11, prior to bidding. The Owner does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 2.2-4343.1. MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit Bids. The Contract(s) shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder(s). The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids if it appears in its best interest to do so. Mr. Chris McKlarney, County Administrator 12/29/2025 Giles County Industrial Development Authority Date By
