Grounds Worker

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time Grounds Worker. This position will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the college campus grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily groundskeeping tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, mulching, and leaf removal.
• Assist with planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and general care of trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and garden beds.
• Support maintenance of campus pathways, courtyards, athletic fields, and outdoor common areas.
• Remove trash and debris from outdoor spaces, walkways, and campus gathering areas.
• Monitor irrigation systems and plant health, reporting issues such as leaks, damaged heads, dry zones, pests, or disease.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks, including snow and ice removal, leaf cleanup, spring preparations and installation of seasonal plantings.

Work conditions

This position involves primarily outdoor work across all seasons on the College campus. Work hours may vary depending on weather events, campus activities, and seasonal demands. This position is considered “essential” to the operations of the College and may require working during inclement weather, emergencies, weekends, holidays, or other times as needed.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday / 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Mandatory overtime and some weekend work required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with satisfactory DMV record required.
• Prior experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, horticulture, or related labor work preferred.
• Experience working on a college, institutional, or municipal grounds team is a plus.
• Must be able to safely operate hand tools/motorized equipment and lift/move materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with College match
• College Tuition Benefits
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits
• Wellness Programs

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has about 1800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/4jyMYsz in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.