Grounds Team Member (00118)
Virginia Community Colleges
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Job summary
Brightpoint Community College is seeking a Grounds Team Member to maintain campus grounds at the Chester location. This role supports landscaping, equipment operation, and campus cleanliness to foster a safe and inviting environment for learning.
The position includes upkeep of natural areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and exterior signage, plus assisting with classroom and office setups and mail deliveries. This is designated as Essential Personnel with a Monday–Friday schedule.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles, materials, equipment operation and safety.
- Proficiency in operating a personal computer.
- Knowledge of OSHA workplace safety standards.
- Excellent customer service and ability to work with others.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
- Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must report to work as essential personnel within one hour when called after hours or holidays.
- Successful background check required.
Responsibilities
- Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.
- Operate and maintain grounds equipment.
- Maintain natural areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and exterior signage.
- Assist with classroom/office setups and mail deliveries.
Skills
Job description
Grounds Team Member (00118)
79032-SW
Nonexempt
02
29000118
Brightpoint Community College
Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Chesterfield - 041
$40,000 - $45,000
8-Service Maintenance
Full Time
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm; as needed
No
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint offers a robust benefits package, including:
- State of Virginia employee benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Virginia Retirement System ( VRS ) participation
- Generous annual leave and paid holidays
- Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
- Continuous learning programs
- Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Grounds Team Member.This position performs work related to college grounds and landscaping to help provide and maintain a safe, comfortable, and visually appealing campus environment that supports teaching and learning.
Primary responsibilities include grounds maintenance and landscaping; operation and maintenance of equipment; upkeep of natural areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and exterior signage; and assistance with classroom and office setups as well as mail deliveries.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles, materials, equipment operation and repair, landscaping, horticulture, turf management, and workplace health and safety practices
- Proficiency in operating a personal computer
- Knowledge of OSHA workplace safety standards
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to problem solve
- Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods of time
- Ability to report to work as “essential” personnel within one hour of being called into work after hours and on holidays
- Successful completion and passing of a background check.
Yes
No
As required
CLS_4646P
General Public - G
1
08/11/2026
09/01/2026
https://www.brightpoint.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
- * Do you have grounds maintenance and/or landscaping experience ?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able or available to report to work as Essential Personnel within one hour when called in after hours, during emergencies, or on holidays?
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)
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