Landscaper Senior

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Working Title: Landscaper Senior 00048 Role Title: Trades Technician II Position Number: 00048 FLSA: Non Exempt Appointment Type: Full Time Type of Posting: General Public Is Sensitive Position?: No Designated Personnel: Yes Responsible Employee: This position is designated as a responsible employee who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a designated position meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. Statement of Economic Interest: No Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: No Departmental Objective: The CNU Grounds Department strives to provide exceptional service and a safe environment to the CNU community and visitors, while being an environmental steward in maintaining a beautiful and inviting university. We are committed to this endeavor by providing welcoming spaces, a tranquil environment and majestic landscapes. Purpose of the Position: As a Landscaper Senior, you will be a working crew member and lead crew member, coordinating with supervisors on each daily task. You will have the responsibility of maintaining all existing and future landscape plantings on campus through advanced assignments in designated areas to enhance the visual beauty of the University while promoting healthy vigorous plant growth through environmentally sustainable methods. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position: Advanced knowledge in landscape maintenance Advanced knowledge of landscape maintenance equipment Advanced knowledge of pest, diseases, and watering requirements for landscape plants Advanced skills to lead small crews Basic writing and verbal skills Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required : Education: High school diploma or equivalent Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
Experience: Experience in landscape maintenance Experience with landscape maintenance equipment Additional Consideration(s): Education: VDACS Registered Technician
Experience: Experience leading a small crew Landscape maintenance experience at a university or resort Salary Information: Starting at $33,500, commensurate with education and experience - position is eligible for overtime CNU Information: This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/ . Role Code: 79032 Conditions of Employment: This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period. Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program. Is this position telework eligible?: No Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Essential Pushing/Pulling: Essential Standing: Essential Sitting: Essential Bending: Essential Walking: Essential Climbing: Essential Reaching: Essential Repetitive Motion: Essential Fast Pace: Marginal Average Pace: Essential Multiple Priorities: Marginal Intense Customer Interaction: Marginal Multiple Stimuli: Marginal Frequency Changes: Marginal Memory: Marginal Reasoning: Marginal Hearing: Marginal Reading: Essential Analyzing: Marginal Logic: Marginal Verbal Communication: Essential Written Communication: Essential Posting Number: PS1124P Posting Date: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 08/10/2025 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions to Applicants: CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19503 EEO/Diversity Statement(s): Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
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Reasonable Accommodation Request: Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145. Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Background Check: Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.
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Location:
Newport News, VA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime

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