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Landscape and Grounds Manager

  • 1301 College Avenue, UMW, Virginia, United States, 22401
  • Full Time

The incumbent oversees the daily operations of grounds maintenance and specific landscape projects across multiple locations, including a primary academic campus, two satellite campuses, and other remote university properties. This role requires a combination of hands-on participation and strong communication skills to ensure attentive service, which is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the beauty and appeal of the campus grounds.

As a working manager, the position involves direct involvement in daily landscape maintenance activities when needed. Responsibilities include identifying necessary repairs for campus hardscape features such as walkways, roadways, parking lots, benches and fencing. Additionally, the role involves managing recycling, waste removal, and litter collection programs, as well as developing and updating emergency response plans, including snow and ice contingency operations. Some overnight work is required during snow emergencies.

Sustainability plays an integral role in all landscape maintenance efforts, and a solid understanding of sustainability principles is essential. Collaboration with the university's Office of Sustainability on various initiatives occurs throughout the academic year.

The position also entails periodic management of special projects, either in-house or through contractor bids and agreements. Enthusiasm and desire to expand knowledge base encouraged.

Extensive knowledge (min. 7 years) of commercial landscape and grounds management, methods, principles and practices, safety and staff oversite and use of commercial grounds equipment.


Strong time management and proven staff management skills.


Measurable understanding of additional landscape functions: irrigation, turf and ornamental fertilization and pest control, MS4/Stormwater management maintenance and arboriculture and horticultural practices.


Licensed VDACS certified applicator.


This position is designated essential in accordance with DHRM Policy 1.35.

Salary Range: $60,254 - $63,966

 

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