Landscape & Maintenance Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Recreation seeks a Landscape & Maintenance Technician to perform landscape and maintenance duties across indoor and outdoor spaces in Charlottesville. The role focuses on keeping parking areas, walkways, and planting beds free of debris and hazards.

The technician will follow safety rules, complete basic work orders, and support events, with tasks ranging from weed control and mowing to minor repairs and snow or ice removal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of landscape/maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with 2+ years driving history.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parking lots, walkways and plant beds; keep debris and snow/ice clear.
• Complete basic maintenance work orders; follow safety rules.
• Landscape tasks include weed pulling, mowing, pruning, mulching and planting.
• Maintenance tasks include transporting equipment, minor repairs and weather-related adjustments.
• Support special events and projects as needed.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Driving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Lawn mowers

Pressure washers

Hand tools

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.

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

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.