Lead Grounds & Facilities Technician

Virginia-Military-Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute seeks a Trades Technician III- Grounds Foreman to oversee day-to-day grounds operations, coordinate seasonal tasks, and enforce safety and policies.

The role involves supervising teams for athletic field maintenance, landscaping, equipment operation, event setup, and records management using CMMS, with weekend/evening on-call support for emergencies; this on-site position is based in Lexington, VA and requires a valid Virginia driver's license and ability to work from

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Point of Contact for day-to-day operations for the shop when the supervisor is absent, or not available.
• Oversee and work with teams responsible for athletic field and grounds maintenance, including field prep, mowing, edging, seeding, fertilization, and chemical applications.
• Manage landscaping tasks such as tree/hedge trimming, mulching, and irrigation system upkeep.
• Complete event setup and support, furniture relocation, and seasonal duties like leaf removal and snow/ice removal.
• Operate trucks, tractors, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, mowers, snowplows and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist the supervisor in planning projects, schedules, supplies, and supervising contractors.
• Maintain records in CMMS and document fertilizer/pesticide applications for accountability.
• Respond to emails and phone calls professionally and promptly.
• Work independently and in teams; be available for weekends/evenings and on-call emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including event prep and inclement weather support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Valid Virginia driver’s license

Work from heights

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Outlook/Word/Excel/iPad proficiency

Tools

CMMS (work order system)

Pesticide/Herbicide license potential

Bucket Truck/JLG experience

Microsoft 365

Job description

Virginia Military Institute seeks a Trades Technician III- Grounds Foreman to oversee day-to-day grounds operations, coordinate seasonal tasks, and enforce safety and policies.

The role involves supervising teams for athletic field maintenance, landscaping, equipment operation, event setup, and records management using CMMS, with weekend/evening on-call support for emergencies; this on-site position is based in Lexington, VA and requires a valid Virginia driver's license and ability to work from