Campus Groundskeeper: Sustainable Landscaping & Maintenance

Aramark; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Groundskeeper to support Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on maintaining and improving campus grounds, performing seasonal tasks, and operating grounds equipment.

You will join a team delivering sustainable grounds management with safety practices and flexibility to handle weather-related duties, including snow removal when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred
• Non commercial driver’s license required
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principals and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures

Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves facility grounds based on established sustainability guidelines
• Applies planned designs to resolve landscaping needs
• Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc
• Operates various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc
• May be required to operate trucks, tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedure and reports any malfunctions/defects to supervisor immediately

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Driver's license

Power landscape equipment

Tools

Power mowers

Saws

Weed eaters

Hedge trimmers

Sprayers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Groundskeeper to support Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on maintaining and improving campus grounds, performing seasonal tasks, and operating grounds equipment.

You will join a team delivering sustainable grounds management with safety practices and flexibility to handle weather-related duties, including snow removal when needed.