Grounds Worker

Grounds Worker

Job no: 55000409

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Radford

Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades

Title: Grounds Worker

Application Review Date: Ongoing

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

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. Knowledge to operate a variety of motor vehicles.

Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Employment Conditions: This position is designated as essential & emergency personnel and will be required to work during emergency closings/situations. A valid driver's license is required.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, some nights and weekends

Employee Classification: Trades Technician I

Department: Univ Sports Complex-Maint & Oper

Salary: $32,000 - $32,000

Department Contact Name: David Layton

Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Department Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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 at Radford.edu/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.

Advertised: 26 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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