Grounds Worker

Title: Grounds Worker

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

Perform assigned grounds maintenance duties under the supervision of the grounds supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications

Basic experience and knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures. Ability to respond within 30 minutes in emergency situations. Ability to lift heavy loads. Valid driver’s license required. Knowledge to operate a variety of motor vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience operating powered lawn and turf maintenance equipment. Grounds maintenance experience on a large or small scale.

Employment

Conditions:

Must have a driver's license check, Emergency call-in, Essential personnel

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40, evenings and weekends as required.

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest

Required:

No

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Work Classification:Classified Staff

Normal

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8am-5pm, evenings or weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Trades Technician I

Department: FM Landscaping

Salary:Starting at $32,000

Department Contact Name: Dave Layton

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:dlayton2

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

Clery Statement

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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

Criminal Background Check Statement

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.