Grounds Worker – Full-Time

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA, is seeking full-time Grounds Workers to support the Corps of Cadets. You will join a dedicated grounds crew and help maintain planting, landscape areas, and related operations.

The position offers a generous benefits package including medical and life insurance and a retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System. Responsibilities include operating trucks and mowers, performing routine maintenance, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day work schedule with a grounds crew as needed.
• Maintain planting, landscaped areas and tasks including mowing, set ups, deliveries, minor equipment maintenance, grounds care and maintenance, landscape installation, snow and ice removal, applying nutrients as required and police grounds.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks, mowers, and various other equipment related to preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and directed by supervisor.
• Maintains planting and fertilization records.
• Have the ability to work overtime and weekends to support VMI functions.
• Uphold the established appearance and conduct standards to ensure the Physical Plant organization is represented to the highest level and respected in the VMI community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, special project teams, tree maintenance.

Skills

Hand tools

Motor vehicles

Driver's license

Follow instructions

Heavy labor

Tools

Lawn mowers

Snow removal equipment

Truck operation

Job description

VMIis accepting applications for full-time Grounds Workers to supportVMIand the Corps of Cadets. As a new full time, state employee atVMIyou will receive a generous benefits package with medical insurance, life insurance and retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System.

Job Description:

• Perform day-to-day work schedule with a grounds crew as needed.
• Maintain a variety of planting, landscaped areas and tasks that include but are not limited to mowing, set ups, deliveries, minor equipment maintenance, grounds care and maintenance, landscape installation, snow and ice removal, applying nutrients as required and police grounds.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks, mowers, and various other equipment related to preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and directed by supervisor.
• Maintains planting and fertilization records.
• Have the ability to work overtime and weekends to supportVMI functions.
• Uphold the established appearance and conduct standards to ensure the Physical Plant organization is represented to the highest level and respected in theVMI community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, special project teams, tree maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working skill in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience using grounds related equipment and user level maintenance.
• Experience with fertilizers and pesticides.
• Knowledge of plants, trees, flowers, and grasses.
• Experience with or knowledge of work order systems.

VMIis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.VMIwill provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.