Landscape Worker - Zone

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is hiring a Landscape Worker to perform technical and skilled tasks that maintain safe, functional, and attractive grounds and landscaping. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an altered summer schedule. Overtime is required as needed to cover special events and inclement weather. The employee must work all home football games and is designated as essential to university operations, requiring work during authorized closings. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after six months and $1,000 after 12 months in the position.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of plants, shrubs, flowers, turf maintenance and installation, and general landscaping practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate tractors, trucks, backpack blowers, edgers, mowers, chainsaws, snow-blowers, backhoes for loading mulch, turf sweepers, seeders, fertilizer spreaders, aerators, deep-tine equipment, and a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding work for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions, with or without an accommodation.
• Obtain a Pesticide Registered Technician’s License within one year of hire.
• Meet eligibility requirements to drive JMU vehicles within two years of hire: be at least 19 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable motor vehicle report.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pesticide application.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping work including mowing, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, edging, adding gravel, weed eating, sodding, grading, mulching, planting, caring for and removing trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Install posts and signs; pick up trash; maintain athletic fields; operate equipment; and remove snow and ice.
• Apply and monitor herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
• Lead the work of assigned wage and summer employees.
• Work all home football games and during authorized closings as required for essential university operations.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave.
• 19 paid holidays annually.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Balanced Dukes employee wellness resources, events, and support.
• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,000 after six months and $1,000 after 12 months in the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed