Grounds Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA 22812Bridgewater College is seeking a full-time Grounds Technician to help maintain the beauty, safety, and appearance of our campus. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in a job well done, and appreciates being part of a team that helps create a welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors. This position generally works 38 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend hours as needed. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Maintain campus lawns and green spaces through mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing, and weed control Perform reseeding, aerating, dethatching, patching, and sodding of turf areas Plant, maintain, trim, and remove trees, shrubs, and other landscape materials Care for flower beds and landscaped areas, including planting, mulching, watering, and seasonal maintenance Remove leaves, debris, and litter from campus grounds Help maintain the appearance of sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances, and other outdoor spaces Operate and perform basic maintenance on mowers, trimmers, tractors, trucks, and other grounds equipment Assist with furniture moves, campus events, and other facilities-related projects as needed ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with snow and ice removal, including operating equipment and applying ice-melt products Support campus operations during weather events and other special situations Contribute to a safe and well-maintained campus environment What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds Dependable work ethic and attention to detail PREFERRED: Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, lawn care, or athletic field maintenance Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits package Tuition benefits for eligible dependents A supportive, team-oriented workplace Meaningful work with visible results every day GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu  DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  APPLY: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, resume and include the names and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references.  COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/  ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9 To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761  E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK:  https://bridgewater.box.com/s/479yflkelh9xjxi32ekzbre2wer5fsmz  https://bridgewater.box.com/s/zqyfln3uwpfebahz4drdc37afh4du3im  Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College’s facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the College’s primary athletic facility.  The College is posting the following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which benefit from the USDA’s funding program:  NOTICE If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax at (202) 690-7442, or email at program.intake@usda.gov.     Qualifications