Landscape Workers

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discounts and services

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking Landscape Workers to maintain campus grounds, lawns, plantings and exterior spaces. Roles involve operating equipment, following blueprints or instructions, and supporting events with landscape materials.

Positions offer full-time, part-time and temporary opportunities with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff. Work locations and shifts vary to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience in grounds-related roles.
• Grounds maintenance and lawn care experience in commercial/residential settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, seed, aerate lawns; trim and edge; water lawns and gardens; remove debris across grounds.
• Care for plants, shrubs and flowers; prepare beds for planting; take soil samples; report pests; spread topsoil and amendments.
• Interpret blueprints or follow verbal/written instructions for landscape maintenance and construction.
• Operate, service and maintain grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Use hand and power tools for landscape tasks.
• Assist in planting and removing trees; set up plant material for events.
• Remove snow and spread de-icers using equipment; respond to emergencies when needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Lawn care experience

Heavy equipment operation familiarity

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Landscape Workers (30441)

Landscape Workers 30441

Description

The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services is seeking applications for Landscape Worker positions.

Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Lead, this position will maintain and care for the exterior appearance of institutional buildings, lawns, plantings and grounds surrounding the campus. This work involves adhering to established standard procedures, techniques and safety requirements with some judgment required to interpret instructions.

What you'll do:

• Mow, seed, and aerate lawns and turf; trim and edge as needed; water lawns, shrubs and ornamental gardens; remove and dispose of debris throughout grounds area.
• Take care of plants, shrubs and flowers located throughout campus, including preparing grounds and beds for planting and seeding, taking soil samples, reporting pest problems hauling and spreading topsoil and other additives, planting ornamentals, flowers, shrubs and trees, and trimming and pruning landscaping.
• Interpret blueprints or follows verbal and written instructions in performing skilled landscape maintenance and construction.
• Operate, service and maintain all grounds maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, large seeders, riding mowers, snow removal equipment, skid loaders, end loaders and tilt bed trucks.
• Operate, service and maintain hand tools, power tools and equipment such as weedeaters, lawnmowers, roto-tillers, chain saws, fertilizer spreaders, small seeders, sod cutters, walk-behind sweepers, vacs and turf renovators.
• Assist in the planting, staking and removal of trees as needed.
• Set up plant material for use at Special Events.
• Remove snow and spread de-icers on all public passageways by means of hand tools, power brooms, tractors and trucks.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations on all occasions and must be available for telephone contact during all emergency and environmentally unsafe conditions.

The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses two units that are integral to the University’s success. Our units employ talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from maintaining, protecting and improving the University’s buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students and guests are safe and satisfied on campus.

Work Hours: Various shifts available

Work Schedule:Full Time, Part Time, and Temporary employment available at different times throughout the year

Work Location:Varies based on needs

Work Days:Varies based on needs of department

Pay Grade:10

WVU provides competitive wages for its employees and takes related experience and education into consideration when determining appropriate salary. We also offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits package, 12 paid holidays and generous paid time off, as well as many other discounts and services. Learn more about available benefits for full time employees at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation . (Some part time positions may also qualify for benefits. Temporary roles are not benefits-eligible)

Please note: This is a pool requisition so your application will be considered for all current Landscape Worker openings. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, your application will be moved to a specific Landscape Worker opening.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least one (1) year of work experience in areas such as: heavy equipment operation, farm operations and equipment use, highway maintenance, building construction, public works, and park maintenance.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and lawn care within a commercial and/or residential environment is preferred.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Physical requirements include:
  • Lifting at least 50 pounds
  • Ability to work on feet for extended periods
  • Climbing, stooping, bending and working from ladders
  • Working in confined spaces
  • Employee must use landscape construction and maintenance equipment on steep slopes and in close proximity to students, faculty, staff and buildings on campus
  • Must have excellent eye to hand coordination

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, or Veteran status.