Campus Groundskeeper - Full-Time, Benefits Included

Hollins University; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, seeks a full-time groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plantings, and campus grounds, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional events and emergencies.

This role requires physical fitness, the ability to operate grounds equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, drive university vehicles, and work in all weather. Benefits include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, plus tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have full range of body motion and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns and landscapes.
• Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants.
• Maintain lawns by seeding, fertilizing, watering, spraying, and weeding.
• Tree care including trimming and pruning; collect leaves.
• Maintain parking lots, drives, sidewalks, and drainage systems.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools.
• Collect and dispose of trash; assist in snow/ice removal.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of department equipment.

Skills

Full range of body motion

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow oral directions & safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

Walk extensive

Weed eater operation

Weather adaptability

Team work

Drive university vehicles

Valid US driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, seeks a full-time groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plantings, and campus grounds, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional events and emergencies.

This role requires physical fitness, the ability to operate grounds equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, drive university vehicles, and work in all weather. Benefits include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, plus tuition assistance.