Campus Groundskeeper & Landscaping Technician

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

12 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown seeks Landscape Worker to maintain campus grounds, plantings and exterior appearance. You will follow standard procedures and safety rules while performing skilled landscape upkeep under supervision.

Responsibilities include mowing, seeding, pruning, watering, equipment operation, and assisting in planting. Shifts vary, full-time/part-time/temporary positions are available, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of work experience in heavy equipment operation, farm operations or related fields.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and lawn care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, seed, aerate lawns; trim edges; water lawns and gardens; remove debris.
• Care for plants; prepare beds; plant ornamentals; prune landscapes.
• Interpret blueprints or instructions for landscape maintenance.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools.
• Assist planting and removal of trees; set up plant material for events.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Farm operations

Highway maintenance

Building construction

Public works

Park maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Trucks

Tractors

Snow removal equipment

Lawnmowers

Weedeaters

Rototillers

Chain saws

Fertilizer spreaders

Sod cutters

Vacs

Turf renovators

Job description

West Virginia University in Morgantown seeks Landscape Worker to maintain campus grounds, plantings and exterior appearance. You will follow standard procedures and safety rules while performing skilled landscape upkeep under supervision.

Responsibilities include mowing, seeding, pruning, watering, equipment operation, and assisting in planting. Shifts vary, full-time/part-time/temporary positions are available, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.