Landscape Technician 00226

Landscape Technician 00226

Trades Technician III

00226

Non Exempt

Full Time

General Public

No

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.

No

The CNU Grounds Department strives to provide exceptional service and a safe environment to the CNU community and visitors, while being an environmental steward in maintaining a beautiful and inviting university. We are committed to this endeavor by providing welcoming spaces, a tranquil environment and majestic landscapes

As a Landscape Technician for the Grounds Department you will work independently and leading small groups to help implement and perform horticulture maintenance tasks. Perform applications related to fertilizers and pesticides to trees, shrubs, and ornamental beds throughout the university. Participate in and lead projects related to hardscaping, planting, pruning, and mulching landscape areas and work on special projects as directed to facilitate grounds department needs.

• Extensive knowledge in grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of horticulture requirements related to insects, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and diseases.
• Extensive knowledge of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of application of various environmentally safe herbicides and pesticides for controlling weeds, disease, and insects.
• Ability to read and understand pesticide and fertilizer labels.
• Experience with crew supervision.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a VDACS Registered Technician.

• Experience in landscape maintenance services to include: plant identification, fertilizing, planting, mulching, pruning, trans-planting, and/or pest/disease control of horticulture plant material.
• Experience with safe use of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides in landscape maintenance.
• Experience with the operation of all types of grounds maintenance equipment used in landscape maintenance.

Education:

• VDACS Certified 3A Pesticide Applicator.
• Certified Fertilizer Applicator.
• College degree in a related field.

• Experience as a Senior or Lead Groundskeeper/ Foreman.
• Experience as a Technician at a university,resort, or high end landscape maintenance operation.

Starting at $30,146, Commensurate with Education and Experience

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This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;
Selected candidate must attend 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

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02/01/2024

02/15/2024

No

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.

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Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
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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.