Athletic Groundskeeper H-111
Role Title:Trades Technician I
Position Number:H-111
FLSA:Non Exempt
Appointment Type:Part Time
Type of Posting:General Public
Is Sensitive Position?:No
Designated Personnel:Yes
Responsible Employee:This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.
Statement of Economic Interest:No
Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:Yes
If Restricted Position, please paste statement:This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.
Departmental Objective:Effectively implement the University president’s vision for a world class campus that attracts, inspires, and bonds people to CNU. To provide Christopher Newport University’s students with an outstanding intercollegiate Division III Athletics facility that will emphasize safety, provide aesthetic appearance and value be environmentally responsible, and economically feasible.
Purpose of the Position:This position will be a working crew member, coordinating with supervisors each task. It will have the responsibility of maintaining athletic and campus turf/landscape areas while striving for a safe workplace with required training for equipment operation. It will also ensure that assigned equipment is safely and efficiently used and maintained.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance
Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment use
Basic writing and verbal skills
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Experience: Basic experience in grounds maintenance.
Education: VDACS registered technician license
Experience: Experience maintaining an athletic field or high-end turf-grass system.
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Salary Information:Starting at $13.85 Commensurate with Education and Experience
Conditions of Employment:This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period;
Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program
01/22/2024
Closing Date:04/15/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 301 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their application, in order to receive credit.
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-
552-5019.
CNU, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), is fully committed to access and opportunity.
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/16811
EEO/Diversity Statement(s):Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Christopher Newport University and its employees demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. Practices inclusive leadership and treats everyone with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as well as fully support the “Students First” value.