Gardener

grants.richmond.edu

Base: $17.61 to $21.13 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Valid driver's license with 3 years history
Intermediate virginia pesticide license within 90 days
Practical knowledge of lawn and tree maintenance
The role involves performing skilled gardening and horticultural tasks necessary to maintain university properties

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing skilled gardening and horticultural tasks necessary to maintain university properties.
  • Candidates must possess practical knowledge of pruning, trimming, watering, fertilization, and pest control procedures.
  • This full-time position offers a pay grade range of $17.61 to $21.13 per hour with flexibility required for essential personnel duties.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing skilled gardening and horticultural tasks necessary to maintain university properties.

Salary

Base: $17.61 to $21.13 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid Driver's License with 3 years history
  • Intermediate Virginia pesticide license within 90 days
  • Practical knowledge of lawn and tree maintenance
  • Safe use of hand and power groundskeeping tools
  • Thorough and dependable work habits

Nice-to-have

  • Associate's degree in Horticulture or related field
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills
  • Experience at college, university, or commercial facility
  • Flexibility for emergency and overtime work schedules

Key Requirements

  • H.S. Diploma or GED required
  • Intermediate Virginia pesticide license (obtainable within 90 days)
  • Valid Driver's License with 3 years good standing record
  • 2-4 years prior gardening and landscape maintenance experience
  • Compliance with university safety standards and core values

Work Rights

Not specified

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