Campus Grounds & Landscape Specialist

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker to sustain the campus landscape and public spaces. The role involves mowing, planting, litter removal, and operating grounds equipment such as mowers and tractors; basic pesticide application may be required.

As an essential personnel member, you’ll work outdoors in varied weather, perform regular maintenance tasks, and support waste and irrigation efforts while complying with safety and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of maintaining trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Experience with hand tools and landscape maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus landscape to a neat, clean appearance.
• Operate grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors and trucks.
• Perform pesticide application tasks and irrigation maintenance as needed.
• Support litter removal and seasonal planting and upkeep.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Pesticide knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker to sustain the campus landscape and public spaces. The role involves mowing, planting, litter removal, and operating grounds equipment such as mowers and tractors; basic pesticide application may be required.

As an essential personnel member, you’ll work outdoors in varied weather, perform regular maintenance tasks, and support waste and irrigation efforts while complying with safety and licensing requirements.