Physical Plant Laborer​/Gardener Richmond Field Station

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Under the auspices of the College of Engineering Dean’s Office, Richmond Field Station (RFS) Operations and facilities Management is responsible for maintenance of the physical plant at the Richmond site consisting of over 80 buildings and structures and involving approximately 500,000 assignable square feet. The staff of over 20+ includes the RFS manager, Superintendent, Management Services Officer, Skilled Craftspeople, Facilities Mgt Specialist 2, Laborers, Custodians and Student Workers.

The operating budget is $3.3 million per year. Under the direction of the Custodian Supervisor and the Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible for the interior upkeep of buildings, both inside and limited areas outside. The incumbent shall work in a manner that is both safe to self and building occupants. This position provides support on a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, trash and recycling tasks and other duties as assigned.

May work independently as part of a maintenance crew, or with skilled craft personnel and may also be assigned to perform tasks for the RFS manager. Under general supervision, maintains campus grounds, roads, walkways, and exterior facilities. Duties include operating hand and powered equipment; performing landscaping, debris removal, minor concrete and earthwork; maintaining drainage systems and hardscapes; assisting skilled trades staff;

and handling trash and recycling. The role follows established safety procedures and departmental policies, attends required trainings, and uses a computerized work order system to track and complete assigned tasks.

This is a 100% FTE, Limited term appointment. (A Limited appointment is expected to be on pay status for no more than 1,000 hours in a rolling 12‑month period.)

Application Review Date:
March 4, 2026 – Open Until Filled

25% Under supervision, perform manual tasks, use hand tools, powered equipment, powered leaf blowers, walk‑behind mowers, edger, and line trimmers. Maintain and repair landscaping, roads, walk ways, and paved areas. Rake and sweep leaves and debris from grounds and around building entrances. Operate pneumatic tools, jack hammer, portable earth compactors, wood chipper, chainsaw, cement mixer. Trim trees shrubs from ground and from ladders.

Operate gas powered equipment such as riding mower, forklift, street sweeper, boom lift and scissor lift. Clean roof gutters, drainage ditches and culverts. Sweep and power wash hardscapes and buildings. Collect trash and recycling dumpsters with forklift for disposal to appropriate landfill. Load and deliver metals to metal recycling bin, and trash to trash compactor.

25% As needed, performs the following duties:
Dig and shovel earth, pour concrete, perform general…