Groundskeeper - Monroe Park Campus

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring a Groundskeeper in the Facilities Operations unit to perform litter control, equipment operation, and timekeeping duties across campus. The role requires operating a range of landscape tools and vehicles and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining turf, sidewalks, and streets, performing basic equipment maintenance, and supporting events. The position is full-time, onsite with possible overtime during emergencies or weather

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Able to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks daily.
• Able to safely operate vehicles in a congested environment.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid Driver License is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• VDACS Pesticide Registered Technician or Commercial Applicator certification in category 3A or 3B is preferred.
• At least one year of residential, commercial, municipal, park, or similar turf, horticulture, or arboriculture experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and collect litter from turf, sidewalks, streets, and alleys using hand tools and power equipment.
• Empties trash cans and replaces liners; separate recycling from landfill.
• Perform safety checks and routine maintenance on power equipment and vehicles.
• Enter accurate daily timecards in computer on a daily basis using correct work orders in accordance with AiM SOPs.
• Operate snow removal tools and other equipment in adverse conditions.
• Wears appropriate PPE as required by task or department policy.
• Identify, report, or correct hazards and follow supervisor instructions.
• Mow, mulch, weed control, leaf collection, and snow removal as assigned.

Skills

English (read/write/speak)

Valid Driver License

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Unit: Facilities Operations Admin

Department: Facilities Ops Admin

Duties & Responsibilities:

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Groundskeeper within the Facilities Operationsunit

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Litter Control

• Sweeps and collects litter and debris from turf and landscapedareas, sidewalks, streets, and alleys with various hand tools andpower equipment including litter vacuum machine
• Empties trash cans and replaces trash can liners for assignedexterior trash and recycling containers
• Keeps recycling waste stream separate from trash destined forlandfill
• Reports and corrects trash and recycling container maintenanceissues including stickers, graffiti, wear, or other damage inaccordance with University policy
• Supports litter collection during special events

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Understands and demonstrates safe operation of vehicles, tools,and equipment
• Performs visual and fluid checks on power equipment andvehicles
• Recognizes and corrects unsafe conditions or practices
• Identifies maintenance needs, performs basic maintenance suchas adding fluids, inflating tires, or adjusting tools asneeded
• Reports any damage and/or needed repairs to supervisor
• Work areas, tools, and equipment are organized, secure, andmaintained in good condition

Timekeeping

• Independently enters accurate timecards in computer on a dailybasis using correct work orders in accordance with AiM SOPs

Other Duties

• This position is designated to work at VCU during emergenciesor when the University closes during uncertain weather conditions.This position is also subject to being designated as"on-call."
• Safely operates vehicles, tools, and equipment including snowremoval tools and equipment (plows, spreaders, 4x4 vehicles, andoff-road vehicles), chainsaws, pruning tools, blowers, mowers, etc.in normal and in adverse conditions
• Wears appropriate PPE as required by task or departmentpolicy
• Identifies, corrects, or reports potential hazards to safework, customers, and the public
• Follows instructions of lead workers or other supervisors; maybe responsible for team during supervisor or lead workerabsence
• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with departmentstandards
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to mowing,mulching, weed control, leaf collection, and snow removal

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Able to perform a repetitive, physically demanding tasksdaily
• Able to safely operate vehicles in a congested environment
• Able to work and communicate effectively with others
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Able to use a personal computer to enter accurate time cardsand charge time against multiple work requests
• General knowledge of professional landscape maintenancepractices and grounds equipment and the safe operation of same
• Nights weekends and holidays may be required during specialevents, emergencies and inclement weather
• Valid Driver License is required
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• VDACS Pesticide Registered Technician or Commercial Applicatorcertification in category 3A or 3B is preferred
• At least one year of residential, commercial, municipal, park,or similar turf, horticulture, or arboriculture experience ispreferred

Salary Range: $37,440

Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm; may be neededto work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays; may be needed towork during special events, emergencies, and inclement weather; mayneed to be on-call.

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 17031N - Groundskeeper FM 1