Job description
VMI is accepting applications for full-time Grounds Workers to support VMI and the Corps of Cadets. As a new full time, state employee at VMI you will receive a generous benefits package with medical insurance, life insurance and retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System. Additionally, employees will receive paid time off each year of more than 25 days and two weeks paid furlough at Christmas. There may be opportunity for overtime work in the evenings on on weekends.
Job Description:
Starting salary will be $28,080 plus Generous Benefits Package.
Job Description:
- Perform day-to-day work schedule with a grounds crew as needed.
- Maintain a variety of planting, landscaped areas and tasks that include but are not limited to mowing, set ups, deliveries, minor equipment maintenance, grounds care and maintenance, landscape installation, snow and ice removal, applying nutrients as required and police grounds.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks, mowers, and various other equipment related to preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Responds to emergency situations as required and directed by supervisor
- Maintains planting and fertilization records.
- Have the ability to work overtime and weekends to support VMI functions.
- Uphold the established appearance and conduct standards to ensure the Physical Plant organization is represented to the highest level and respected in the VMI community.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, special project teams, tree maintenance.
Starting salary will be $28,080 plus Generous Benefits Package.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of methods and general procedures of applicable trade or grounds maintenance techniques.
- Working skill in the use of equipment and tools.
- Ability to be available for stand-by and after-hours duty
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer High School graduate or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
A criminal background check will be required for selected candidates. Applications are accepted until position is filled. VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.
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