Athletic Field Landscape Operator

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,579 - 32,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave and Holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Options - Virginia Pension

Employee Well-Being programs

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Landscape Worker - Operator B to maintain athletic fields and campus grounds. The role requires operating mowers, tractors, and related equipment while following safety and environmental guidelines.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with overtime for events and weather. The position is full-time staff with a union-eligible pay band and a competitive benefits package. Expect to work during home football games and respond to campus needs.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of landscaping practices and procedures.
• Ability to work with great attention to detail and to perform positively as a team player.
• Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time in various conditions.
• Ability to operate a variety of landscaping equipment such as large trucks, tractors, and snow removal equipment; maneuver large vehicles.
• Ability to recognize turf problems and diseases or the ability to obtain.
• Must have basic knowledge of athletic field maintenance.
• Knowledge of proper handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to drive within 2 years of hire (age 19+, valid driver's license, 24 months of license, MVC).

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment to maintain athletic fields.
• Trims and edges to keep fields attractive and safe.
• Performs athletic field maintenance according to schedules.
• Uses pesticides safely and manages storage/disposal as needed.
• Works all home football games.
• Employee is designated essential and may work during closings.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Equipment operation

Turf problems knowledge

Athletic field maintenance

Pesticide handling

Driver's license eligibility

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Landscape Worker - Operator B to maintain athletic fields and campus grounds. The role requires operating mowers, tractors, and related equipment while following safety and environmental guidelines.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with overtime for events and weather. The position is full-time staff with a union-eligible pay band and a competitive benefits package. Expect to work during home football games and respond to campus needs.