Landscaper

Duties Include:

• Garden bed maintenance which includes weed pulling, mulching, leaf removal, pruning, watering; planting of trees, shrubs, ground cover, perennial and annual flowers.

• Turf Care which includes mowing, string trimming, aerating, over-seeding, fertilizing, grading, sodding.

• Maintain the cleanliness of Grounds by picking up litter, sweeping patios, walks and steps and emptying trash/recycling barrels.

• Respond to weather conditions on Grounds to maintain routine and emergency access which includes operating trucks, equipment and shovels to clear walkways, roads and parking lots of snow and ice.Often this work requires working during nonstandard shifts with short notice.

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist as needed to prepare for events on-grounds occasionally requiring work to be performed during nonstandard shifts (weekends and/or evenings).

• Operate and perform minor maintenance on landscaping equipment, such as lubrication, maintaining fluid levels, repairs, blade sharpening, and cleaning in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

This is an nonexempt, overtime-eligible, benefited position with paid vacation and holidays. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 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

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour; increasing with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: None.

• Experience: Basic landscape or grounds experience.

• Licensure: Valid Virginia drivers license, with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving experience.

The selected candidate will need to complete all required background checks prior to starting in the position including DMV.

Working conditions and physical demands:

This position is exposed to varying temperatures due to outside work and to noise from working around and with machinery. Employees are potentially exposed to contaminants and chemicals due to the use of fuel and landscape fertilizers, etc. Landscape & Grounds Workers are also required to stand, walk, and lift above and below the waist various weights which may include different landscape equipment and materials. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while pruning, driving, weeding, and pushing lawnmowers.

TO APPLY:

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.