Gardener

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UR University of Richmond is seeking a skilled gardener to perform horticultural tasks to maintain university properties. Candidates should possess a strong background in gardening practices along with effective communication skills. This full-time role requires a valid driver's license and an intermediate pesticide license within 90 days.

The position entails working weekdays from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, demanding flexibility, especially during emergencies.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years prior gardening and landscape maintenance experience.
• Intermediate Virginia pesticide license required within 90 days.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled gardening and horticultural tasks to maintain university properties.
• Trim, water, fertilize, and control pests of lawns and shrubs.
• Comply with safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits.

Skills

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Highly thorough and dependable

Practical knowledge and/or training in gardening practices

Knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Horticulture or related field preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs skilled gardening/horticultural tasks and manual work necessary to maintain university properties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Practical knowledge and/or training in gardening and horticultural practices and procedures
• Practical knowledge and/or training in the pruning, trimming, watering, fertilization and pest control of lawns, shrubs, trees, etc.
• Knowledge of the safe use and operation of hand and power tools used in groundskeeping
• Exercises behavior in accordance with university policies, the Facilities Missions and statement of Core Values; and complies with safety standards and demonstrates safe work habits
• Intermediate Virginia pesticide license, within 90 days
• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree Horticulture or related field preferred
• 2-4 years prior gardening and landscape maintenance and/or training at a college, university, county, city or commercial facility

WORK HOURS

Full-time; non-exempt Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM, however, flexibility is required. All facilities employees are designated as essential personnel, are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor.

SALARY STRUCTURE

Pay commensurate with experience.