Landscaper

PLANT SERVICES - MAINTENANCE; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newport News Public Schools PLANT SERVICES - MAINTENANCE in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Landscaper to perform a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance duties. The role requires operating mowing equipment, performing basic repairs, and maintaining clean, safe outdoor spaces.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time with standard hours and a focus on reliable attendance. Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma (GED) or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures related to landscape work.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment used in grounds maintenance.

Responsabilités

• Inspects and maintains the ground, cleans areas and assists with landscaping by cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, raking, shoveling and removal of debris and/or snow.
• Operates and maintains mowing equipment, vehicles and trailers; checks fluids, refuels, inspects tires, cleans and greases as needed.
• Performs documented knowledge and skills assessment of tools used in the landscape shop.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance at work and completes work orders.

Connaissances

Basic safety procedures

Grounds maintenance familiarity

Formation

High school diploma (GED)

Outils

Mowing equipment

Landscape hand tools

Description du poste

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Landscaper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945823

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for performing a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Essential Duties

• Inspects and maintains the ground, cleans areas and assists with landscaping by cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, raking, shoveling and removal of debris and/or snow.
• Operates and maintains all assigned mowing equipment, vehicles and trailers to include checking fluid levels, refueling, checking tire pressure, cleaning, adjusting and greasing.
• Performs a documented knowledge and skills assessment of all tools to be utilized in the landscape shop.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Completes work orders assigned by supervisor
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Landscape Shop Supervisor or other appropriate administrators.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a high school diploma (GED) and some experience in ground maintenance/horticulture activities; or any equivalent combination of education combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess basic knowledge of safety procedures, pruning methods and standard practices/terminology of the trade. Must possess basic working knowledge of, and the ability to safely operate all hand tools and power equipment used in ground maintenance activities. Must possess working knowledge and skills in the operation and repair of landscape equipment. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a good driving record.

To view the full job description, visit

https://www.nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Landscaper.pdf

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]