Groundskeeper

• 45001808
• 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
• Facilities Management
• Staff
• Facilities Operations Admin

Unit

Facilities Operations Admin

Department

Facilities Ops Admin

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU’s Facilities Management Department

is seeking to hire a Groundskeeper within the Facilities Operations unit in order to maintain a healthy, safe, attractive landscape on the Academic and Medical Campuses.

The Groundskeeper completes assignments in a timely manner in accordance with department standards; maintains landscapes while working under the direction of a lead worker and supervisor; observes and reports waste/landscape maintenance needs; informs supervisors of problems with particular tasks and seeks direction; and may work weekends (Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and special events (after hours) as needed.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

Litter Control

• Sweeps and collects litter and debris from turf and landscaped areas, sidewalks, streets, and alleys with various hand tools and power equipment including litter vacuum machine
• Empties trash cans and replaces trash can liners for assigned exterior trash and recycling containers
• Keeps recycling waste stream separate from trash destined for landfill
• Reports and corrects trash and recycling container maintenance issues including stickers, graffiti, wear, or other damage in accordance with University policy
• Supports litter collection during special events

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Understands and demonstrates safe operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Performs visual and fluid checks on power equipment and vehicles
• Recognizes and corrects unsafe conditions or practices
• Identifies maintenance needs, performs basic maintenance such as adding fluids, inflating tires, or adjusting tools as needed
• Reports any damage and/or needed repairs to supervisor
• Work areas, to...