Trades Technician III- Grounds Foreman

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

Title: Trades Technician III- Grounds Foreman @ VMI

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $42,000 - $52,000 Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location:Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website:www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Serve as the Point of Contact for day-to-day operations for the shop when the supervisor is absent, or not available, by attending meetings, providing instructions, ensuring work completion, policies and safety guidelines are followed, and updating supervisor of events, issues, and progress.
• Oversee and work with teams responsible for comprehensive athletic field and grounds maintenance, including field preparation and painting, mowing, edging, seeding, fertilization, and chemical applications.
• Manage landscaping tasks such as tree and hedge trimming or removal, mulching, and irrigation system upkeep.
• Complete event setup and support, furniture relocation, and seasonal duties such as leaf removal and snow and ice removal.
• Operate trucks, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steer, mowers, snowplows and other equipment related to preventive and corrective grounds maintenance.
• Assist the supervisor in planning projects, establishing work schedules, ordering supplies, and overseeing contractors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including detailed entries in the work order (CMMS) system and thorough documentation of fertilizer and pesticide applications to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Work well independently and with others in a team environment and the public.
• Occasionally work weekends and evenings to support VMI functions and emergencies and on call duties to respond to emergencies and/or weather-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, and special project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and adaptability.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Ability to work from heights and operate a power lift.
• Competent computer skills to include Outlook (email), Word, Excel, iPad, etc.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide and herbicide license within two years of hire.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial (not for hire) herbicide and pesticide application license or registered technician.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and record keeping procedures.
• Bucket Truck, JLG, scissor lift experience.
• Use of a maintenance database (CMMS).
• Technical proficiency in irrigation systems.
• Experience in Arboriculture or Horticulture.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is onsite in Lexington, Virginia, USA.
The Virginia Military Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All interested people are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.