Groundskeeper – NEW!

Hollins University; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, seeks a full-time groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plantings, and campus grounds, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional events and emergencies.

This role requires physical fitness, the ability to operate grounds equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, drive university vehicles, and work in all weather. Benefits include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, plus tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have full range of body motion and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns and landscapes.
• Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants.
• Maintain lawns by seeding, fertilizing, watering, spraying, and weeding.
• Tree care including trimming and pruning; collect leaves.
• Maintain parking lots, drives, sidewalks, and drainage systems.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools.
• Collect and dispose of trash; assist in snow/ice removal.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of department equipment.

Skills

Full range of body motion

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow oral directions & safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

Walk extensive

Weed eater operation

Weather adaptability

Team work

Drive university vehicles

Valid US driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hollins University, a private, liberal arts university in Roanoke,Virginia that is recognized as one of the oldest institutions ofhigher education for women in the United States, invitesapplications for a groundskeeper.

About the Role

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that worksMonday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and that also worksspecial events and emergency situations as needed. Groundskeepersare eligible for health, life, disability, and ancillary insurance;paid time off; and retirement plan and tuition assistancebenefits.

• Perform regular mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns, turfs,and other landscaped areas
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, andother plants
• Maintain lawns by seeding, fertilizing, watering, planting,spraying, and weeding
• Perform tree care including trimming, pruning, and collectingleaves
• Maintain parking lots, drives, sidewalks, and drains
• Operate and maintain motorized and manual grounds equipment andtools
• Collect and dispose of trash
• Assists in snow and ice removal
• Assist in maintenance and repair of department equipment andtools

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications andexperience:

• Full range of body motion
• Manual dexterity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Abilities to follow oral directions and safety procedures
• Ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk extensively
• Ability to use a weed eater for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all types of weather
• Ability to work well independently and with others on ateam
• Ability to drive university vehicles including, but not limitedto, trucks, mowers, and golf carts
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimalviolations

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous groundskeeping experience
• Knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, and groundsmaintenance techniques

Application Process

The pay for this position is$14.60/hour.

Once the selected candidate accepts a contingentemployment offer, a motor vehicle background check will beconducted.

About Hollins

Hollins University is dedicated to academic excellence, creativity,belonging, and preparing students for lives of purpose. Hollinsprovides an outstanding and academically rigorous undergraduateliberal arts education for women and entrepreneurial and innovativegraduate programs for all in a gender-inclusive environment. Theuniversity promotes opportunities for research, education abroad,and leadership training, and offers real-world experience throughglobal internships supported by an extensive alumnae/inetwork.

Hollins University is committed to providing equal opportunity inemployment. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated againston the basis of sex; sexual orientation; race; color; national orethnic origin; disability; genetic information; military or veteranstatus; marital status; age; political beliefs; religion; and/orpregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any othercategory protected by applicable federal, state, or locallaws.

Visit www.hollins.edu for moreinformation.