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To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance. Participates in the IPM & PHC maintenance program to enhance aesthetics of campus grounds, infrastructure, gardens, and landscape. 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:
To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance
Participates in the IPM & PHC maintenance program to enhance aesthetics of campus grounds, infrastructure, gardens, and landscape
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
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
Requirements:
Strong horticultural background in IPM & PHC programs for both turf and ornamental pest & aesthetics management
Working knowledge of sustainable land management and safe work practices
Positive attitude and exceptional ability to get along with others
Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold
Demonstrated ability to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week
Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
Ability to work independently or with others
Valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record
Virginia or transferable state Certified Pesticide Technician License
Ability to gain and become certified in VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator cat # 3A &3B and Certified Fertilizer Applicator within 12 months of hiring date
Considerable experience in a horticulture related field of service with an emphasis on direct pesticide application and/or oversight
Considerable experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, minimum of one year in fertilization and specialized pest and/or pesticide spray control work is mandatory
Nice to have:
Considerable on-the-job and/or vocational training in Grounds Maintenance and/or combination of experience with higher level degree or certification in a horticulture related setting
VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator license in any category
Virginia Certified Fertilizer Applicator
Any horticulture related certifications
Some experience working in a public or commercial landscape
Some experience working with stormwater management landscapes