Building and Grounds Technician

Job Summary

Rappahannock Community College is seeking a Building & Grounds Technician for the Warsaw campus. This part‑time (29 hrs/week) position involves maintaining college equipment, facilities, and grounds, including mowing, fertilizing, and operating heavy machinery.

• Perform grounds maintenance: mowing, fertilizing, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, edging.
• Maintain grounds equipment and hand‑tools.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on heavy machinery (walk‑behind mowers, zero‑turn mowers, riding mowers, tractors, forklifts, golf carts, boom lifts).
• Support physical plan upkeep (plant shop, college spaces, storage areas).
• Assist with logistics: supply pick‑up, deliveries, moving heavy materials, furniture, and refuse.
• Assist with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and masonry maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of best practice landscaping techniques.
• Working knowledge of maintenance hand‑tools, machinery, power tools, and equipment.
• Experience with routine maintenance on heavy grounds machinery and hand tools.
• Prior work experience and training in grounds maintenance.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Current Virginia driver’s license with an insurable record.
• Ability to acquire and maintain applicable licenses.
• Experience working with computers.

Applicants may apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process for individuals with disabilities or service‑connected veterans. An AHP Letter is required.

Position requires availability for occasional evening and weekend work, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Operational use of a state vehicle and occasional travel between campuses is required.

A fully completed VCCS employment application, resume, and cover letter are required. Submit online via the VCCS system and receipt must be on or before February 23, 2026. For assistance, contact jobs.

Rappahannock Community College and the Virginia Community College System provide equal employment opportunity to all, regardless of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

The Virginia Community College System complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations.

Successful candidates must complete a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks.

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