Grounds Services Technician
Grounds Services Technician
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Job Description
Shenandoah University is accepting applications for multiple Grounds Services Technicians. This is a full time 40-hour per week with benefits located on our main campus in Winchester Virginia.
Purpose of Position:
This position contributes to the overall appearance and condition of theUniversitys buildings and associated grounds. This position contributes to the overall success of theacademic teaching and student learning experience by maintaining the facilities in good working orderand neat appearance. This position supports the overall maintenance of Shenandoah UniversityFacilities including athletic fields through our maintenance and landscaping standards.
- The maintenance includes but is not limited to herbicide fungicide insecticide and fertilization treatments which requires basic knowledge of materials elemental horticulture and the skill to fulfill these duties: litter control and removal weed control weed eating mowing trimming of undergrowth pruning of trees erosion repair and snow and ice removal on roads walkways and steps.
- This position is part of the snow removal response team.
Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or GED and related grounds experience.
- Heavy Lifting is required and candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Meet the physical requirements of the essential job functions this does include working in adverse weather conditions and physical manual labor
- Must be able to take direction and work independently to complete assigned tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Being a self-starter is a must with the ability to see an assigned task to completion with a high degree of quality.
- Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading writing interpretation and comprehension required. Effective skills in verbal written and interpersonal communication is required.
- Computer literate with knowledge and skills in Google Chrome Microsoft Word and Excel and/or willing to learn new programs.
- Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
