Senior Landscape Maintenance Worker (Beautification Crew)
Blacksburg, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Facilities Operations
Salary: $39000 - $42000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
Incumbent will serve as a crew leader for specific projects and perform tasks that include flower bed installation and maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications, bed maintenance (weeding) and mulching. Position is also responsible for tasks including routine grounds maintenance and snow removal.
Required Qualifications
• Must possess a Registered Technician License and be able to obtain a Certified Fertilizer Applicator License within 12 months of employment.
• Experience in general grounds maintenance and/or landscape installation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and direct the work of a small crew of Grounds Landscape Maintenance Workers in the completion of specific task.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; ability to communicate effectively, have good team work skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
• This is a designated emergency personnel position.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License Category 3A & 3B.
• Experience applying pesticides and fertilizers.
• Experience leading small work groups in the completion of landscaping related task.
Pay Band
2
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$39,000-$42,000
Review Date
August 7, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact HRat opHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Incumbent will serve as a crew leader for specific projects and perform tasks that include flower bed installation and maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications, bed maintenance (weeding) and mulching. Position is also responsible for tasks including routine grounds maintenance and snow removal.
Required Qualifications
• Must possess a Registered Technician License and be able to obtain a Certified Fertilizer Applicator License within 12 months of employment.
• Experience in general grounds maintenance and/or landscape installation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and direct the work of a small crew of Grounds Landscape Maintenance Workers in the completion of specific task.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; ability to communicate effectively, have good team work skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
• This is a designated emergency personnel position.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License Category 3A & 3B.
• Experience applying pesticides and fertilizers.
• Experience leading small work groups in the completion of landscaping related task.
Pay Band
2
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$39,000-$42,000
Review Date
August 7, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact HRat opHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 530348_BNqLjUpRfMGq
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
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