Landscape & Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Benefits package

On-site

Job summary

University of Virginia Department of Recreation seeks a Landscape & Maintenance Technician to perform general landscape and maintenance work for indoor and outdoor spaces on-site in Charlottesville, VA. The role ensures debris removal, snow/ice control, and routine completion of work orders with safety compliance.

Primary duties include extensive landscape tasks and facility maintenance, lifting, driving, and teamwork in all weather.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of experience in landscape or maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape tasks such as weed pulling, mulching, leaf removal, mowing, pruning, planting, and general ground maintenance.
• Carry out maintenance tasks including transporting equipment, minor painting, drywall work, and equipment repairs.
• Respond to weather and safety conditions to ensure accessible walkways and safe grounds; assist with events and projects.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA safety rules

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.

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.