Site Tech III/Lead - Grounds

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Technician III/ Lead is responsible for small projects, mowing, weed eating, seeding, planting, weed control, equipment maintenance, snow and ice control, asphalt or concrete work, brick or stonework, demolition, grading, and/or site cleanup tasks. This role will assist in field renovations, grading, and/or site clean-up tasks and will support Facilities maintenance staff on assigned projects. The position requires working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion. As essential personnel, the individual is expected to be available during school closings, delays, shutdowns, and emergencies, including clean-up required due to severe weather. This includes performing snow removal activities such as shoveling and salting. Facilities Management Division employees are crucial to the success of Liberty University's day-to-day functions, especially during campus events like Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps, as well as other planned and unplanned events. Availability for scheduled and unscheduled hours during emergency needs is required. The role involves reporting to work on time, performing duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor/Manager and/or Director of Grounds, and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective eyewear, ear protection, hard hats, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirators/masks, and reflective safety vests. When operating aerial lifts, a harness with a lanyard and other PPE are required. The position involves working with a team of 2-3 employees and performing various grounds maintenance tasks.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Minimum of 5+ years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
State Driver’s license and insurable with company’s agent required.
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance, and equipment operations.
Must have a current CDL or be willing to acquire one within the first year of employment.
Must have or exhibit leadership skills and/or have leadership experience.
Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited Supervision.
Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude.
Clean and professional appearance.
Must be courteous, detailed oriented, self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills.
Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of the ground’s maintenance and landscaping outdoors in typical Virginia Climate.
Employee must be willing and able obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights.
Have or be able to obtain a chemical spray certification.
Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours.

Nice To Haves

Pressure washing experience
Asphalt experience
Concrete experience
Construction experience
Lawn care experience
Landscape experience
Hardscape experience
Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals.
Urgency to grow and improve.

Responsibilities

Responsible for small projects, mowing, weed eating, seeding, planting, weed control, equipment maintenance, snow and ice control, asphalt or concrete work, brick or stonework, demolition, grading, and/or site cleanup tasks.
Assist in field renovations, grading, and/or site clean-up tasks.
Assist Facilities maintenance staff on projects assigned.
Perform snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling and salting.
Be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents.
Report to work at the required time and perform duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor/ Manager and/or Director of Grounds.
Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating Grounds related equipment.
Wear a harness with a lanyard and other PPE if operating aerial lifts.
Perform planting and related activities.
Perform routine lawn maintenance including grass cutting, lawn edging, pulling weeds, and other routine lawn-maintenance activities.
Provide seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up.
Move materials and equipment and perform related duties to assist in landscaping and hardscaping.
Dig holes and trenches and excavate for landscaping and hardscaping using picks and shovels or related equipment.
Haul or spread topsoil, gravel, sand, mulch, or related materials using wheelbarrows and rakes.
Hand-finish grade, and apply seed, straw, or sod.
Apply chemicals under the direction of a licensed chemical applicator.
Maintain assigned equipment and notify Landscaping Supervisor of needed repairs.
Respond politely to customer inquiries and project a professional image.
Operate light/ heavy-duty vehicles, riding mowers, backhoes, and push/ riding mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, chain saws, hydraulic boom, small tools and any other equipment associated with turf care.
Ensure that a project has been fully inspected; all equipment, tools, and materials have been secured and put away; all blockades, ropes, and tape have been removed for a project to be considered completed.
Perform Grounds duties including weeding, mowing, trimming, edging, planting and other related Ground maintenance activities.
Responsible for proper and safe use and maintenance of all equipment, tools, and chemicals related to the Grounds team.
Work closely with the entire Grounds Teams on all phases of ground maintenance including weeding, mulching, and all other related tasks.
Work with Grounds team, as assigned, when needed to support new plantings, plant removals.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, process, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.