Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Landscape Team Leader
Position Number
00254A
Department
CARE & MAINT
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
Lead a Landscape Team and trains personnel in the proper use of
equipment, materials/supplies applications and the proper
procedures for use in order to properly maintain the landscape of
the University to present a neat, clean and well-maintained
appearance. Works closely with Landscaping Supervisors and
Leadership to establish priorities, schedules, and quality control
regimens. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance,
operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck riding and push
mowers, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also
include horticulture practices such as mowing, planting, litter
removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the
landscape of the campus such as irrigation, fertilization,
pesticide application and tree care. This position is designated as
essential personnel for emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees
shrubs and flowers. Considerable knowledge of the proper way to
trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep,
rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice,
spread salt and/or sand and other related functions. Considerable
knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees.
Considerable knowledge of the operation of grounds equipment.
Working knowledge of the principles of leadership, including
scheduling and planning work. Working knowledge of pesticides.
Working mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of
equipment. Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed
identification, and plant material.
Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction.
Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to
lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrate the
ability to read and write. Demonstrate ability to work
independently or to work with others.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record which must be
maintained. Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide
Technician License within 1 year of employment.
Education or training
N/A
Level and type of experience
Considerable Horticultural experience in garden and landscape
maintenance.
Considerable prior experience using hand tools and operating
related equipment.
Considerable experience scheduling and planning work.
Considerable experience in the operation of grounds
equipment.
Basic experience teaching and coaching others on work
procedures.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills,
abilities, education, experience, licensure,
certification)
Certified Nurseryman, Master Gardener, Valid Pesticide Technician
License. Crew Chief certification 1 and 2. On-the-job and/or
Vocational training in Grounds Maintenance.
Conditions of Employment
Full Time, In Person role
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel
and subject to working during university closings.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may
close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable
pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02839
Job Open To
ODU Employees Only
Open Date
12/23/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please fill out application completely. We do plan to fill multiple
roles from this posting.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history
check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal
employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,
without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race
including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such
as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),
national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran
status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or
genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,
women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable
accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity
& Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the
Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to
provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of
Disability) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind
& Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also
apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with
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