Landscape & Maintenance Technician

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Recreation at the University of Virginia is seeking a Landscape & Maintenance Technician to perform general landscape and maintenance duties in indoor and outdoor recreation spaces on UVA's Charlottesville campus.

Responsibilities include keeping parking lots, walkways, and plant beds debris-free, snow and ice removal, and completing basic maintenance work orders, while adhering to safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of related landscape/maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate basic grounds equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform general landscape and maintenance tasks for indoor and outdoor recreation spaces.
• Keep parking lots, walkways, and plant beds free of debris, litter, snow, and ice in assigned areas.
• Complete basic maintenance work orders as assigned and follow safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Pressure washer

Job description

The Department of Recreation at the University of Virginia is seeking a Landscape & Maintenance Technician. This position executes general landscape and maintenance roles for indoor and outdoor recreation department spaces. The technician ensures that parking lots, walkways, and plant beds are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice in assigned areas. The role is responsible for completing routinely and situationally assigned basic maintenance work orders. Work is routinely assigned and monitored at the task level.

Landscape Tasks

• Cultivate landscape and outdoor environments through weed pulling, mulching, leaf removal, mowing, weed eating, blowing, aerating, overseeding, fertilizing, grading, sodding, pruning, watering, planting trees and shrubs, installing ground cover, and placing stakes and guywire.
• Trimming of edges, islands, and hard‑to‑reach areas of facilities.
• Blowing sidewalks and hardscape following mowing periods.
• Pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs.
• Mulching, weed pulling, and manual removal.
• Leaf removal/Storm debris cleanup/Pressure washing.
• Athletic field, turf, court, and fence maintenance and repairs.

Maintenance Tasks

• Transporting equipment, tools, or supplies.
• Low‑level painting and drywall work.
• Replace, maintain, and repair athletic equipment.
• Minor tile and caulking repairs.
• Outdoor seating and sign repairs.
• Identify needs for equipment repair and initiate maintenance.
• Respond to weather conditions on grounds by making walking areas accessible for pedestrians with snow and ice removal.
• Perform assignments related to special events and projects.
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Anticipated Compensation

$22.50-25.50/hour, commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least two years of experience required.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Physical Demands

This job will require standing, traveling, and lifting above and below the waist various weights which may include different landscape equipment and materials. The use of both hands and repetitive motion will be required while pruning, driving, weeding, and pushing lawn mowers.

Additional Details

• This is a non‑exempt-level, full-time, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.
• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.