Landscape Maintenance Technician – Outdoor Grounds

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker to perform flower bed installation and maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications, bed maintenance and mulching, and, as needed, routine grounds maintenance and snow removal.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 pounds or more, valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain required licenses within specified timeframes; you will work 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and by design an

Qualifications

• Experience with general grounds maintenance and/or landscape installation and maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain Registered Technician License within 3 months and Certified Fertilizer Applicator License within 6 months.
• Able to move and handle 50+ pounds, climb stairs, and work from ladders or scaffolds; stand/walk for long periods.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well in a team; follow directions.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• May work additional hours/shifts; this is an emergency personnel position.

Responsibilities

• Flower bed installation and maintenance.
• Fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Bed maintenance and mulching.
• Routine grounds maintenance and snow removal.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Commercial riding mowers

Tractors

Small power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker to perform flower bed installation and maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications, bed maintenance and mulching, and, as needed, routine grounds maintenance and snow removal.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 pounds or more, valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain required licenses within specified timeframes; you will work 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and by design an