Groundskeeper Manager - Trades Technician IV

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state university is seeking a Groundskeeper Manager to oversee the maintenance and development of campus grounds. This role involves managing horticultural tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of grounds maintenance and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain grounds and landscaping for campus.
• Operate and manage various maintenance equipment.
• Ensure safety inspections and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety precautions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Pick-up trucks

Job description

Title: Groundskeeper Manager - Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band:

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

Agency Website:www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The objective of the Facilities Management Department shall be to provide a campus environment that is conducive to a clean, comfortable, safe and well-maintained facilities, grounds and landscape for students, faculty and staff (to include safety inspections), repair, renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities and infrastructure. Shall report to campus as Essential Personnel.

The Groundskeeper Superintendent manages a variety of duties in the development and maintenance of the grounds in recreational, housing, building and parking areas as directed within the campus to include the outside perimeters of the campus, housing residential areas, academic buildings areas and other areas as defined.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Extensive understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions are required
2. Ability to safely and independently lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. Ability to be to be subjected to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; and the ability to be subjected to hazards, vibrations, noise, atmospheric conditions and oils.
4. Manages and operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to power mowers, push lawnmowers trimmers, chain saws, power edgers, blowers, rotor-tillers, aerators, seed spreaders, scarifiers, augers, post hole diggers, snow remover equipment and hand held tools and equipment.
5. Manages and perform proper planting techniques for flowers and shrubberies
6. Manages and spread mulch as required
7. Manages and trim hedges, shrubbery and trees as required
8. Manages and spread seasonal grass seeds and fertilizer as required Manages and assists in preparation of grounds for special events and activities.
9. Manages and edge all sidewalks and curbs within your assigned area Manages the removal inspects, bugs, feces, broken glass, trash and debris from all sidewalks, parking lots, landings, entry ways.
10. Manages the inspection of equipment and vehicles and report when not working properly.
11. Operates light-medium size pick-up trucks to maintain grounds, transport equipment, tools, supplies and trash as required.
12. High school education and 5-years' experience in supervising institutional grounds maintenance or equivalent Green Industry background, or equivalent grounds/landscape maintenance education, training and/or experience.
13. Valid driver's license with good driving record and must be insurable.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years' experience in grounds and landscape management with various lawn care equipment and machinery experience

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants may show interest by fully completing and submitting electronically, the Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment. Those who do not include all information on the application may miss the opportunity for full consideration.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration at the University. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. You will be required to sign a reference release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

Contact Information:

Name: Tanesha Chesson

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.