Irrigation & Grounds Technician (Lead Projects)

CNU's Center For American Studies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University seeks a Grounds Technician to maintain campus irrigation and landscape systems. You will repair and install irrigation, lead projects, and apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed to sustain healthy turf and plant material across the grounds.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and VDACS certification within 6 months. A driving role with heavy outdoor work and occasional lead responsibilities is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• VDACS Registered Technician or ability to become VDACS Registered Technician within 6 months of hire.
• A college degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, adjusting, and installing irrigation systems to ensure correct operation on campus.
• Lead special projects as directed to support department needs in landscape and grounds maintenance.
• Perform applications related to fertilizers and pesticides to trees, shrubs, and ornamental beds on campus.

Skills

Irrigation repair

Landscape maintenance

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

VDACS Registered Technician within 6 months

College degree in related field

Job description

Christopher Newport University seeks a Grounds Technician to maintain campus irrigation and landscape systems. You will repair and install irrigation, lead projects, and apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed to sustain healthy turf and plant material across the grounds.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and VDACS certification within 6 months. A driving role with heavy outdoor work and occasional lead responsibilities is expected.