Groundskeeper

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Richmond is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance worker to keep campus grounds well-kept and safe. You will mow, trim, plant, mulch and maintain lawns, athletic fields, flowers, shrubs and trees using a range of equipment. You may repair walkways, signs, light poles and fountains as needed.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM. Essential personnel may work outside regular hours for emergencies. The position offers hourly pay in the $15.00–$17.79 range.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and the equipment required to perform ground maintenance duties.
• Basic knowledge of groundskeeping and elementary horticultural practices and procedures.
• Some knowledge of the pruning and trimming requirement of shrubs and trees.

Responsibilities

• Removes refuse and trash from campus grounds.
• Mows, trims, removes leaves, aerates, over seeds, fertilizes and waters lawns and athletic fields using both push and riding power equipment and other power equipment.
• Plants, trims, mulches, weeds and fertilizes flowers, shrubs and trees as directed or as necessary to ensure proper standards are maintained.
• Repairs and maintains campus walk, roads, benches signs, light poles and fountains by cleaning, painting, patching, etc.
• Removes snow and ice and applies sand and chemicals in all areas of campus as directed using hand shovels, brooms, power snow blowers, tractors and trucks equipped with blades and spreaders and other power equipment.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

English communication skills

Dependable

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Horticultural practices

Pruning and trimming shrubs/trees

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY:Performs skilled landscaping and manual work necessary to maintain university properties.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Removes refuse and trash from campus groundsMows, trims, removes leaves, aerates, over seeds, fertilizes and waters lawns and athletic fields using both push and riding power equipment and other power equipmentPlants, trims, mulches, weeds and fertilizes flowers, shrubs and trees as directed or as necessary to ensure proper standards are maintainedRepairs and maintains campus walk, roads, benches signs, light poles and fountains by cleaning, painting, patching, etc.Removes snow and ice and applies sand and chemicals in all areas of campus as directed using hand shovels, brooms, power snow blowers, tractors and trucks equipped with blades and spreaders and other power equipmentQUALIFICATIONS:Strong verbal communication and listening skillsProficient in English written and verbal communication skillsHighly thorough and dependableBasic knowledge of grounds maintenance and the equipment required to perform ground maintenance dutiesBasic knowledge of groundskeeping and elementary horticultural practices and proceduresSome knowledge of the pruning and trimming requirement of shrubs and treesRequired: 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 requiredLess than 2 years prior work experience in landscape maintenance preferredWORK HOURS:Full-time; NonexemptMonday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PMAll university facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and 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 Grade 1 Hourly ($15.00 to $17.79 per hour)