Grounds Lead Worker
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Job no: 533960
Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Facilities Operations
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades, Other
The Grounds Lead Worker will lead a specialized grounds crew in the field. This position will be responsible for the routine grounds maintenance of the south academic and administrative zone with an increased awareness of the changing needs of the overall operation of the campus as it relates to the performance of daily activities. The Lead and the crew will have the ability to work flexible schedules in order to meet the needs of the University and to provide support for weekend events. This position will be responsible for projects that include routine Grounds care, special event preparation, herbicide applications and mulching. This position will also assume supervisory duties of other Grounds Operations crews in time of the normal supervisor’s absence.
• Experience in general grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to work independently on the weekends in the execution of duties.
• Experience leading and directing crews in the completion of grounds maintenance and enhancement activities.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to 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.
• May be required to alter shifts/hours to provide coverage for weekend events. Two weeks advance notice of a shift change will be provided if at all possible but is not guaranteed.
• Must possess a Registered Technician License through VDACS; OR ability to obtain within six months of hire.
This is a designated emergency personnel position.
• Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License Category 3A & 3B.
• Experience applying pesticides and fertilizers.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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