Grounds Care Technician - Full-Time Outdoor Landscaping

DHRM; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a full-time Grounds Worker to join Facilities Management. The role involves day-to-day grounds maintenance, mowing, planting care, and assisting with event setup.

You will operate trucks and landscape equipment, perform light maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient grounds operations with a crew. A valid driver's license and ability to perform heavy manual labor are required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day work with a grounds crew as needed.
• Maintain planting beds and landscapes; mow, set-ups, deliveries, minor equipment maintenance, snow and ice removal as required.
• Operate trucks, mowers and related equipment for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Support event preparation and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Hand tools use

Operate motor vehicles

Driver's license

Follow instructions

Heavy manual labor

Job description

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a full-time Grounds Worker to join Facilities Management. The role involves day-to-day grounds maintenance, mowing, planting care, and assisting with event setup.

You will operate trucks and landscape equipment, perform light maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient grounds operations with a crew. A valid driver's license and ability to perform heavy manual labor are required.