Grounds Landscaping Technician

Shenandoah University's Physical Plant department is accepting applications for a Grounds Landscaping Technician. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with benefits, located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

Position Overview

This position plays a vital role in shaping the daily campus experience at Shenandoah University. As a key member of our facilities team, you will ensure our buildings, grounds, and athletic fields are safe, vibrant, and welcoming. By maintaining a pristine environment, you directly support the academic mission and student life, creating a campus pride that everyone can feel.

Key Responsibilities

• Landscape & Plant Care: Perform routine campus upkeep, including weed eating, precision pruning of trees, trimming undergrowth, and occasional mowing.
• Turf & Plant Health: Apply essential treatments -including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides-to ensure the health and beauty of flower beds, bushes, and ornamental trees.
• Campus Aesthetics: Maintain high standards of cleanliness. through regular litter control and removal, and address grounds issues like erosion repair.
• Athletic Field Support: Assist in maintaining premier athletic fields in accordance with university standards.

Essential Safety Response

This position is a critical member of the Snow Removal Response Team,responsible for keeping the campus safe and accessible by clearing snow and ice from roads, walkways, and steps during inclement weather.

Required Skills

Qualifications & Skills

• Horticulture Knowledge: A basic understanding of elemental horticulture and landscape material.
• Technical Skill: Ability to safely operate standard landscaping and groundskeeping equipment.
• Dependability: Ready and willing to support seasonal weather emergencies (snow/ice removal).
• Pride in Work: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining beauti...