Working Title: Restoration and Power Washing Worker
State Role Title: Transportation Operator II
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 100258 - Landscape E&G
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $29,829 - $31,500
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 9/17/2024
About JMU:
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
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General Information:
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Restoration and Power Washing Worker. The regular schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule and overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Restore and clean multiple exterior surfaces through soft washing, pressure washing, acid washing and the use of a variety of equipment, such as a street sweepers, shampooers, lift machines, and power washers.
• Vehicle and equipment cleaning and inspection.
• General landscaping duties to include: mowing; trimming and pruning of trees and shrubs; edging; sodding; adding gravel; application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; weed eating; grading; plant installation and removal; trash pickup; routine IPM inspections.
• Uses and leads the use of pesticides and other chemicals safely, including proper application, and/or disposal to create an attractive environment while using as few chemicals as possible.
• Assists other landscape crews during special events, sporting events, graduation, and snow and ice removal.
• Employee is required to work all home football games.
• The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Working knowledge of power washing and various types of methods to clean exterior surfaces.
• Knowledge of landscaping practices and procedures and the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
• Ability to work with great attention to detail and to perform positively as a team player.
• Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as street sweepers, shampooers, lift machines, power washers, highly complex mowing equipment, and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to effectively maneuver large, complex vehicles in close quarters and through traffic.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to drive within 2 years of hire. Eligibility requirements include:
o 19 years of age
o Valid Driver’s License, possession of a valid Driver’s License for a minimum of 24 consecutive months, and an acceptable motor vehicle report
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.