College of The Albemarle seeks applications for a Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician.

Examples of Duties:

• Clean and maintain the grounds; perform basic landscaping duties.
• Operate mowers, edgers, chain saws and trimmers to cut grass; load grass bags and brush into refuse trucks.
• Rake leaves and trim hedges; prune shrubs and check for disease; pull weeds.
• Apply insecticides and pesticides to plants and weeds as necessary.
• Clean parking lots and courtyards using a gas-powered vacuum.
• Remove trash from building grounds and empty trash cans.
• Ensure all safety and fire regulations are followed.
• Clean and maintain grounds maintenance equipment; troubleshooting equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Assist with maintenance and minor repairs of the buildings and equipment as needed [i.e. light bulb replacement, paper dispenser installation, filter changes, whiteboard installation,
• assembly of furniture, painting and touchup, replacing of ceiling tiles, etc.].
• Assist with the delivery of packages from Shipping and Receiving to faculty and staff offices.
• Assist with the set up and break down of tables and chairs used for college functions.
• Attend classes and seminars related to landscaping and groundskeeping.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of landscaping or grounds maintenance and minor building maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one.
• Once hired, Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician will be required to obtain a certification as a Pesticide Applicator.

Preferred: Certified Pesticide Applicator

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Ground maintenance.
• Minor building maintenance.
• Operational characteristic of landscaping equipment and tools.
• Application and use of chemical insecticides and pesticides.

Ability to:

• Properly mix and apply chemical pesticide solutions.
• Operate a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Use a variety of tools required for minor building maintenance.
• Perform landscaping and general maintenance duties.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.