Site Technician II

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Site Tech II to perform grounds maintenance, mowing, seeding, weed control, and related tasks across campus. Responsibilities include equipment operation, seasonal snow and ice control, and assisting with construction or hardscape work as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related experience preferred, and the ability to lift 75+ pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school degree or GED.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance and equipment operations.
• Pressure washing, asphalt, concrete, construction, lawn care, landscape/hardscape experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and campus landscaping.
• Operate lawn mowers and related equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice control.
• Maintain safety and professional conduct.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washing equipment

Aerial lift operation

Lawn mowing equipment

Concrete/ asphalt tools

Job description

The Site Tech II is responsible for small projects, mowing, weedeating, seeding, planting, weed control, equipment maintenance,snow, and ice control, asphalt or concrete work, brick orstonework, demolition, grading and/or site cleanup tasks. As wellas, all the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds ofLiberty University. Operates lawn mowers, and other relatedequipment. Any other duties as assigned. Working independently andexercising good judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Essential Personnel, you are expected to be available in theevent of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergenciesincluding clean up required because of severe weather incidents.Grounds employees are essential to the overall success ofCommencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekendevents and special events that are scheduled in facilitiesthroughout the year and must be available to work schedule andunscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. Performs snow removalactivities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education andExperience

• This position requires a high school degree or GED.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience preferred, or anequivalent combination of education and experience. The successfulindividual will have a working knowledge of grounds maintenance,and equipment operations. Pressure washing, asphalt, concrete,construction, lawn care, landscape and/or hardscape experience ispreferred.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and workunder limited Supervision.
• Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers andpresent a positive attitude. Clean and professionalappearance.
• Must be courteous, detailed oriented, self-motivated, diligent,trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills andwell-developed communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of theground’s maintenance and landscaping outdoors in typical VirginiaClimate.
• This position might require the use of and operation of aeriallifts or be willing and able obtain aerial lift certifications,operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights.
• Have or be able to obtain a chemical spray certification.Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow andimprove.
• Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University atthe expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to theUniversity upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first12 months after acquiring it.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.
• Must have basic knowledge of construction and landscapemaintenance.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and workunder limited supervision.
• Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers andpresent a positive attitude.
• Must be able to maintain work areas in a clean and organizedfashion.
• Must be flexible regarding work assignments, as they willroutinely change.
• Must be able to think logically and solve problems that arisewith little guidance.
• Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards andappropriate safety precautions.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business andcommunity customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and off campuslocations.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectivelycommunicate orally.
• Required to be able stand, walk, and climb stairs to movearound campus for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties ofgrounds maintenance and landscaping outdoors in typical Virginiaclimate.
• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible dailyhours as well as various evening hours.
• Ability to use radio and telephone to communicate and followwritten and verbal instructions. Must be able stand for longperiods.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a varietyof physical positions, including sitting, bending, and standing,walking and driving.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is an outdoor setting anddefined by the weather.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in the performance of theduties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’spersonal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proofof a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU DrivingApproval, and liability insurance is required only when driving inthe performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.

$17.31 - $19.23

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.