Landscape & Grounds Spray Technician Supervisor/Trades Technician III

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Classified Posted On: Tue Jul 9 2024 Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Spray Technician Supervisor/Trades Technician III (00155) in the department of Landscape and Grounds. The successful candidate will be responsible for proper pesticide usage and fertilizer applications in and around the grounds and properties of Longwood University. This position also performs the duties of a groundskeeper, helping develop and maintain the hard surfaces and landscape plant materials of the university, both on and off campus, and assisting the other grounds trades, as needed. This position is considered to be emergency personnel, and may be called in during periods of inclement weather and in the event of emergencies, staff shortages, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide supervision of spray equipment and machinery operations in various pesticide applications
• Locate, inspect, and identify weeds or invasive plants
• Determine and implement appropriate eradication and control measures
• Ensure all required state application record logs are properly filled out and maintained
• Act as main fertilizer applicator for the turf grass maintained by Landscape and Grounds
• Must have a working knowledge of the tools needed to perform the duties as assigned
• Utilize math skills for the calibration of mechanically pressurized sprayers, hand operated sprayers, fertilizer application equipment, and mixing of chemicals in accordance with products labels
• Work on special projects
• Provide service to internal and external events
• Coordinate and work with grounds team during weather related emergencies

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in turf grass or turf grass short course preferred
• Considerable work experience in the application of grounds maintenance chemicals or a combination of experience and education in horticulture
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping and turf grass requirements
• Pesticide applicators license required; A and B license preferred or ability to obtain both within 6 months of employment
• Virginia Fertilizer Applicator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic computer operations
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions in both written and verbal formats

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in pay band 3. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

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