Garden & Landscape Technician

Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants: Contact Human Resources at: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants: Contact Academic Affairs at: View email address on click.appcast.io Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please attach resume. Position Information Role Title Role Code Role Code 79031 Pay Band Pay Band 01 Working Title Position Number Position Number 00865A Department Department CARE & MAINT Location Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Type of Position Classified Type of Job Type of Job Full Time EEO Category EEO Category H Service/Maintenance Job Description To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus. Position is designated as “essential personnel” for emergency closing. Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Basic knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers. Basic knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions. Basic knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees. Basic knowledge of and experience in the operation of grounds equipment. Some knowledge of pesticides. Basic mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment. Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction. Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrate the ability to read and write. Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others. Special licenses, registration or certification Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record which must be maintained. Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within 1 year of employment. Education or training NONE Level and type of experience Basic Horticultural experience in garden and landscape maintenance. Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material. Some prior experience using hand tools and operating related equipment. Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, training, licensure, certification) Virginia Department of Agriculture Certified Technician or Commercial Applicator 3 A or 3B License. Professional Certifications, Licenses, and/or Credentials from: VNLA , ISA , PLANET , State Master Gardener Program, VTC , or any other industry specific recognized organization. Irrigation Repair Experience associate. Membership in any Horticulture related organization. Conditions of Employment Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings. This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated. Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience Job Requisition Number Job Requisition Number S03234 Job Open To Job Open To General Public Open Date Open Date 02/24/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Please attach resume. Criminal Background Check Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. 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Alternative Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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