Horticulture Crew Member

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Horticulture Crew Member to enhance campus beauty and manage horticulture projects. This role involves maintaining gardens, operating heavy equipment, and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in landscape maintenance and a valid driver's license. Join a team committed to quality land management and make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment. If you have a passion for horticulture and the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy equipment like tractors and Bobcats.
• Knowledge of landscape and horticulture care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens and landscaped areas using proper equipment.
• Assist in developing care plans for sustainable food operations.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Landscape Maintenance

Agricultural Practices

General Horticulture Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture

Tools

Bobcat

Tractor

Mowing Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Sweet Briar College - Sweet Briar, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma or completed GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Horticulture Crew Member

Job Title: Horticulture Crew Member

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor

Job Summary/Objective: The Horticulture Crew Member performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks relating to the maintenance and beautification of the campus property and associated horticulture projects. This position also assists in a 'complete land management' strategy and will assist with ground keeping and agriculture as necessary to manage total quality on the Sweet Briar property.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week; 7:00 – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Overtime and evening/weekend availability may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain gardens and planted landscaped area quality, including formal and informal landscape spaces and edges using the proper equipment
• Demonstrate a general knowledge for general landscape and horticulture care
• Assist in the development and execution of care plans for sustainable food operation. This includes both internal greenhouse spaces and external garden spaces.
• Maintain turf areas with proper equipment to include mowing, bush hogging, edging, weed control
• Assist in care plans for overall agriculture work as necessary
• Effective operation of heavy equipment such as a tractor or bobcat
• Effective operation of mowing equipment
• Perform routine and emergency cleanup of trees and shrubs.
• Perform snow removal duties, operating snowplow(s), spreader, and other snow removal equipment as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and insurability
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as Bobcat or tractor, and mowing equipment
• One or more years of related grounds/agricultural experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related fields
• Three to five years or more of experience in sustainable agricultural practices
• Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators License

Work Environment: (Include items such as occupational exposures or unusual working hours or environments) Must be able to work weekends and longer hours if needed. The position requires work to be completed in all types of weather conditions.

This position is considered essential.

Physical Demands: Extensive periods of standing/bending/sitting will be required. Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs regularly. Full range of body motion, including reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking.

Travel: N/A

Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply: If applying for a faculty or staff position, please ensure you have attached a cover letter, résumé and three professional references to your online application, and that you have fully completed the online applicant profile information.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.