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To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus. Position is designated as “essential personnel” for emergency closing.
Job Responsibility:
Properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance
Performance of grounds maintenance
Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment
Perform horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus
Requirements:
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record which must be maintained
Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within 1 year of employment
Basic Horticultural experience in garden and landscape maintenance
Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material
Some prior experience using hand tools and operating related equipment
Basic knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers
Basic knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions
Basic knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees
Basic knowledge of and experience in the operation of grounds equipment
Some knowledge of pesticides
Basic mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment
Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction
Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold
to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week
Demonstrate the ability to read and write
Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others
Nice to have:
Virginia Department of Agriculture Certified Technician or Commercial Applicator 3 A or 3B License
Professional Certifications, Licenses, and/or Credentials from: VNLA, ISA, PLANET, State Master Gardener Program, VTC, or any other industry specific recognized organization
Irrigation Repair Experience associate
Membership in any Horticulture related organization