Campus Grounds & Landscape Specialist

UR University of Richmond

United States

On-site

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Richmond, located in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to maintain campus properties and outdoor spaces. This role requires operating various lawn and grounds equipment to keep lawns, flowerbeds, and athletic fields in excellent condition.

Responsibilities include snow removal, landscaping, and routine maintenance of walkways and outdoor fixtures. A valid driver's license and a high school diploma or GED are required, with preference given to candidates

Qualifications

Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and the equipment required to perform ground maintenance duties.
Knowledge of pruning and trimming shrubs and trees is a plus.

Responsibilities

Removes refuse and trash from campus grounds.
Mows, trims, removes leaves, aerates, overseeds, fertilizes, and waters lawns and athletic fields using power equipment.
Plants, trims, mulches, weeds, and fertilizes flowers, shrubs and trees as directed.
Repairs and maintains campus walkways, roads, benches, signs, light poles and fountains by cleaning, painting, patching, etc.
Removes snow and ice and applies sand and chemicals in all campus areas using hand tools and power equipment.