Grounds Senior Worker

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Grounds Senior Worker

12/17/2025

Radford City - Main Campus

Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Perform assigned grounds maintenance duties on Radford University's campus, including athletic facilities, under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor(s).

• Experience in the operation of hand tools and equipment in grounds keeping such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, and trimmers.
• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community and fellow employees in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read basic maps and construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license.

• Hands-on experience in the athletic field maintenance.
• Pesticide applicator's license in areas 3A and 3B.
• Supervisory experience.
• Commercial Driver's License.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Experience with snow removal operations.

Essential/emergency call-in personnel, driver's license required.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.

The report and statistical data can be found online /police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.