Grounds Worker

Posting Details Posting Details Working Title Grounds Worker Position Number 00865A Department CARE & MAINT Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job EEO Category H Service/Maintenance Job Description To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance.
This will include the performance of grounds maintenance by removing used trash can lines and replacing with fresh ones, using hand tools to collect debris and refuse from campus grounds, removing loose and contained refuse from campus, and otherwise maintaining a clean and litter free campus grounds.
Person will be required to operate grounds maintenance equipment such as leaf vacuums, street sweepers, trucks, club cars with and without trailers, and various small power tools and hand tools.
Employee will be responsible for cleaning and aligning outdoor trash receptacles and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the campus grounds.
Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Basic knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers.
Basic knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions.
Basic knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees.
Basic knowledge of and experience in the operation of grounds equipment.
Some knowledge of pesticides.
Basic mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment.
Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction.
Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week.
Demonstrate the ability to read and write.
Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others.
Special licenses, registration or certification Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record which must be maintained.
Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within 1 year of employment.
Education or training None Level and type of experience Basic Horticultural and Grounds Maintenance experience.
Prior experience operating equipment.
Minimum of two years in the Horticulture industry.
Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material helpful.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) Horticultural experience.
Pesticide Applicators License.
VNLA Certified Horticulturist.
Crew chief 1 and 2.
Master Gardener.
Certified Nurseryman.
On-the-job and/or Vocational training in grounds maintenance.
Conditions of Employment Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
This is an open until filled recruitment.
This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience Posting Detail Information Job Requisition Number S02383 Job Open To General Public Open Date 08/21/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary N/A Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.
vadars.
org/drs/cpid/PWContact.
aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have experience with litter & sanitation equipment such as pressure washers or mobile sweepers? (Open Ended Question) * Are you able to work Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM? Yes No * Do you have a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record? Yes No * How many years of experience do you have in litter? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Other Document Yellow Layoff Form Blue Layoff Card Certificate of Disability Letter