The Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Services

UVA Recreation, a division of Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for a Landscape & Maintenance Technician, a full-time, University Staff position. Landscape Technicians cut grass, trim, rake leaves, maintain outside areas, plant flowers, and prune trees and shrubs. They ensure that driveways, parking lots, and walkways are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice in assigned areas. Work is routinely monitored and is assigned at the task level.

  • Cultivate landscape and outdoor environment through a variety of activities, including weed pulling, mulching, leaf removal, mowing, weed eating, blowing, aerating, overseeding, fertilizing, grading, sodding, pruning, watering, planting trees and shrubs, installing ground cover, and placing stakes and guywire.
  • Operate small landscaping equipment such as mowers, blowers, weed eaters, and snow plows.
  • Identify needs for equipment repair and initiate maintenance.
  • Respond to weather conditions on Grounds by making walking areas accessible for pedestrians with snow and ice removal.
  • Perform assignments related to special events and projects.
  • Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Virginia drivers license.
  • Previous experience with maintaining artificial and natural athletic field surfaces.
  • Knowledge of pesticide applications or Virginia Pesticide Applicators Certificate preferred.
  • 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service.
  • 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
  • Parental and Community Service Leave.
  • Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs.
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
  • Tuition and professional development benefits.
  • Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
  • Free gym membership with access to all Intramural-Recreational Sports facilities.
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