Groundskeeper

(posted 10/9/26)

Hollins University, a private, liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia that is recognized as one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States, invites applications for a groundskeeper.

About the Role

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that works Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and that also works special events and emergency situations as needed. Groundskeepers are eligible for health, life, disability, and ancillary insurance; paid time off; and retirement plan and tuition assistance benefits.

Specific duties include the following:

• Perform regular mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns, turfs, and other landscaped areas
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants
• Maintain lawns by seeding, fertilizing, watering, planting, spraying, and weeding
• Perform tree care including trimming, pruning, and collecting leaves
• Maintain parking lots, drives, sidewalks, and drains
• Operate and maintain motorized and manual grounds equipment and tools
• Collect and dispose of trash
• Assists in snow and ice removal
• Assist in maintenance and repair of department equipment and tools

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Full range of body motion
• Manual dexterity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Abilities to follow oral directions and safety procedures
• Ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk extensively
• Ability to use a weed eater for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all types of weather
• Ability to work well independently and with others on a team
• Ability to drive university vehicles including, but not limited to, trucks, mowers, and golf carts
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous groundskeeping experience
• Knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, and grounds maintenance techniques

Application Process

Employment applications may be obtained here and should be returned via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax to 540-362-6571. The pay for this position is $14.60/hour. Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, a motor vehicle background check will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins University is dedicated to academic excellence, creativity, belonging, and preparing students for lives of purpose. Hollins provides an outstanding and academically rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education for women and entrepreneurial and innovative graduate programs for all in a gender-inclusive environment. The university promotes opportunities for research, education abroad, and leadership training, and offers real-world experience through global internships supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex; sexual orientation; race; color; national or ethnic origin; disability; genetic information; military or veteran status; marital status; age; political beliefs; religion; and/or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Visit www.hollins.edu for more information.