Grounds Technician

Bridgewater College•Bridgewater, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewater College is seeking a full-time Grounds Technician to help maintain the beauty, safety, and appearance of our campus. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in a job well done, and appreciates being part of a team that helps create a welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors. This position generally works 38 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds
Dependable work ethic and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, lawn care, or athletic field maintenance
Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment

Responsibilities

Maintain campus lawns and green spaces through mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing, and weed control
Perform reseeding, aerating, dethatching, patching, and sodding of turf areas
Plant, maintain, trim, and remove trees, shrubs, and other landscape materials
Care for flower beds and landscaped areas, including planting, mulching, watering, and seasonal maintenance
Remove leaves, debris, and litter from campus grounds
Help maintain the appearance of sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances, and other outdoor spaces
Operate and perform basic maintenance on mowers, trimmers, tractors, trucks, and other grounds equipment
Assist with furniture moves, campus events, and other facilities-related projects as needed
Assist with snow and ice removal, including operating equipment and applying ice-melt products
Support campus operations during weather events and other special situations
Contribute to a safe and well-maintained campus environment