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Grounds Services Technician
$44k-60k (estimate)
Full Time | Colleges & Universities
9 Months Ago
Shenandoah University is Hiring a Grounds Services Technician Near Winchester, VA
Shenandoah University is accepting applications for multiple Grounds Services Technicians. This is a full time 40-hour per week with benefits located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
Purpose Of PositionThis position contributes to the overall appearance and condition of the University’s buildings and associated grounds. This position contributes to the overall success of the academic teaching and student learning experience by maintaining the facilities in good working order and neat appearance.
Required SkillsMinimum Qualifications:
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
Purpose Of PositionThis position contributes to the overall appearance and condition of the University’s buildings and associated grounds. This position contributes to the overall success of the academic teaching and student learning experience by maintaining the facilities in good working order and neat appearance.
- The maintenance includes, but is not limited to, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and fertilization treatments which requires basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture and the skill to fulfill these duties: litter control and removal, weed control, weed eating, mowing, trimming of undergrowth, pruning of trees, erosion repair and snow and ice removal on roads, walkways and steps.
- This position supports the overall maintenance of Shenandoah University Facilities including athletic fields through our maintenance and landscaping standards.
- This position is part of the snow removal response team.
Required SkillsMinimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School, or GED and related grounds experience.
- Heavy Lifting is required and candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Meet the physical requirements of the essential job functions, this does include working in adverse weather conditions and physical manual labor
- Experience in grounds/landscaping maintenance. Experience in operating equipment associated with grounds, i.e. tractors, mowers, leaf blowers, edgers, weed-eaters, and other gardening and grass care equipment.
- Being a self-starter is a must with the ability to see an assigned task to completion with a high degree of quality.
- Experience in transplanting trees and flowers, mulching, watering plants, trees, and grass is desirable.
- Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension required. Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication is required.
- Computer literate, with knowledge and skills in Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and/or willing to learn new programs.
- Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
- Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$44k-60k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/28/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/15/2024
WEBSITE
su.edu
HEADQUARTERS
LEESBURG, VA
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
2019
CEO
MELANIE LEWIS
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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About Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.
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