Careers at Virginia Tech

Reporting to the Beautification/Pesticide Application Supervisor, the Grounds Beautification Intern performs flower bed installation and maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications, bed maintenance and mulching. Additionally, as needed, performs routine grounds maintenance and snow removal.

• Experience such as general grounds maintenance and/or landscape installation and maintenance.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance; maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; and work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
• Ability to communicate effectively, have good team work skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
• This is a designated emergency personnel position.

• Previous experience in grounds care in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Experience using commercial riding mowers, tractors, small power and hand tools.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance in populated areas.
• Registered Technician License.
• Experience applying pesticides and fertilizers.

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Regular

$15 per hour

Open until filled

Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Employee must wear all personal protective equipment as directed by supervisor. Work Schedule will be Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Can be flexible on hours for start and finish time. A pre-employment Driving Check is required.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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