Campus Landscape Lead Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Well-Being Program

Tuition Waiver

Résumé du poste

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Lead Worker. Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required for events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months.

The role leads a small crew, operates a range of landscaping equipment, and ensures safe, effective grounds care. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general landscaping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance and installation.
• Ability to lead a small group of employees; operate tractors, trucks, backpack blowers, chainsaws, snow-blowers, and hand tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods in various conditions.
• Must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for 24 consecutive months.

Responsabilités

• Leads the work of others on landscaping tasks such as weed eating, grading, sign/post installation, mowing, snow removal, and athletic field maintenance.
• Schedules work and performs landscaping maintenance on campus to create an attractive area.
• Operates safely a variety of heavy equipment to maintain attractive grounds.
• Uses pesticides safely including proper application, storage, and disposal.
• The position is essential to university operations and may require working during closings.

Connaissances

Landscaping practices

Turf maintenance

Leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Outils

Tractors

Dump trucks

Backpack blowers

Chainsaws

Lawn mowing equipment

Description du poste

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Lead Worker. Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required for events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months.

The role leads a small crew, operates a range of landscaping equipment, and ensures safe, effective grounds care. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.