Landscape Specialist

About the Role:

James Madison University is seeking a skilled Landscape Specialist to join our team in the Facilities Management department. As a key member of our grounds maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of technical and skilled tasks to maintain safe, functional, and attractive grounds and landscaping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of landscaping tasks, including mowing, trimming, pruning, edging, and mulching, as well as planting, care, and removal of trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Apply and monitor herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to maintain healthy and safe grounds.
• Lead the work of assigned wage and summer employees, ensuring efficient and effective completion of tasks.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including tractors, trucks, backpack blowers, and hand tools, to maintain grounds and landscaping.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of plants, shrubs, flowers, turf maintenance, and general landscaping practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate a range of equipment, including tractors, trucks, and hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Pesticide Registered Technician's License required within one year of hire.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to drive JMU vehicles within 2 years of hire.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary range of $31,500 - $33,500.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave, as well as affordable health insurance and retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
• A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees.
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to the James Madison University Human Resources department. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.