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Athletics Grounds Lead Worker

University of Mary Washington • Fredericksburg, VA • 6d ago

Title: Athletics Grounds Lead Worker

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Athletic Facilities

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $33,828 - $36,000

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	Job Summary/Basic Functions
The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join
our team as a Athletics Grounds Lead Worker. This position performs
maintenance of the University's athletic complex but not limited to
lining and setting-up playing fields for a variety of sports, and
maintenance mowing, trimming, edging, aeration and seeding of turf
using a variety of maintenance equipment, and performance of a wide
variety of general grounds maintenance duties. Additionally, duties
include operation of dump trucks, tractors and other vehicular and
grounds maintenance equipment, performance of snow removal from
steps, walks, roads, and parking lots using power or hand tools.
Priority assignments for this position will focus on care and
maintenance of the Rugby Pitch.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, including
mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, seeding, and turf management
techniques.
- Basic knowledge of safety operation and maintenance of
groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, tractors, chainsaws,
trimmers, and other power tools.
- Basic knowledge of workplace safety procedures and the proper use
of personal protective equipment (PPE) in grounds maintenance
operations.
- Basic knowledge of snow removal procedures and techniques for
sidewalks, roads, and parking areas.
- Ability to communicate and follow instructions, both orally and
written.
- Ability to lead and perform a wide variety of athletic grounds
maintenance duties while ensuring work meets institutional
standards.
- Ability to prepare athletic fields for practices, competitions,
and special events in a timely and organized manner.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and
perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments to maintain safe, clean,
and aesthetically pleasing athletic facilities.
- Ability to collaborate with athletics staff and other facilities
personnel to support athletic events and campus operations.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	Required Experience:
- Experience in commercial/ professional ground keeping or related
work.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	Additional Considerations:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in commercial/ professional ground keeping or related
work
- Pesticide Applicators or technicians certificate and respirator
certification
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system athttps://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found atAHP Letteror by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dat

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