What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker (part-time) position at New River Community College?
New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia’s New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college’s career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College promote the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties:
- Conduct daily property inspection to remove litter and empty outdoor trash cans.
- Maintain flowerbeds by weeding and clear fields with a bush hog.
- Assist other facilities personnel with snow and ice removal using equipment like tractors, trucks, snow throwers, shovels, and scrapers.
- Maintain cleanliness of buildings, grounds, sidewalks, and parking lots.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Services.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and operating ground maintenance equipment.
- Willingness to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
- Awareness of safety protocols when using tools and equipment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Basic communication skills to follow instructions from the Facilities Director, contractors, and other employees.
- Previous experience in ground maintenance or landscaping.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $15
