Athletics Grounds Worker

Title: Athletics Grounds Worker

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Athletic Facilities

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: Commensurate with experience up to $36,000

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington, an NCAA Division III institution located in historic and vibrant Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a full time Athletic Grounds Worker to service and maintain the Battleground Complex in a safe, neat, clean, and aesthetically pleasing manner. This position performs maintenance of the University's athletic complex but not limited to lining and setting-up playing fields for a variety of sports, and maintenance mowing, trimming, edging, aeration and seeding of turf using a variety of maintenance equipment, and performance of a wide variety of general grounds maintenance duties. Additionally, duties include operation of dump trucks, tractors and other vehicular and grounds maintenance equipment, performance of snow removal from steps, walks, roads, and parking lots using power or hand tools. Priority assignments for this position will focus on care and maintenance of the Rugby Pitch.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods and general procedures of applicable trade or grounds maintenance techniques.
• Working skill in the use of equipment and tools.

Required Experience:

• Experience in commercial/ professional ground keeping or related work.

Additional Considerations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Pesticide Applicators or technicians certificate and respirator certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.