Campus Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Recreation seeks a Landscape & Maintenance Technician to perform landscape and maintenance duties across indoor and outdoor spaces in Charlottesville. The role focuses on keeping parking areas, walkways, and planting beds free of debris and hazards.

The technician will follow safety rules, complete basic work orders, and support events, with tasks ranging from weed control and mowing to minor repairs and snow or ice removal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of landscape/maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with 2+ years driving history.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parking lots, walkways and plant beds; keep debris and snow/ice clear.
• Complete basic maintenance work orders; follow safety rules.
• Landscape tasks include weed pulling, mowing, pruning, mulching and planting.
• Maintenance tasks include transporting equipment, minor repairs and weather-related adjustments.
• Support special events and projects as needed.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Driving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Lawn mowers

Pressure washers

Hand tools

Job description

The University of Virginia's Department of Recreation seeks a Landscape & Maintenance Technician to perform landscape and maintenance duties across indoor and outdoor spaces in Charlottesville. The role focuses on keeping parking areas, walkways, and planting beds free of debris and hazards.

The technician will follow safety rules, complete basic work orders, and support events, with tasks ranging from weed control and mowing to minor repairs and snow or ice removal.