00690/00851 Groundskeepers - Multi-Hire
Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: 00690/00851 Groundskeepers - Multi-Hire Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experience and credentials Pay Band: Agency:
Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency
Website: www.nsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job
Duties Norfolk State University (NSU) invites candidates for the
position of Groundskeepers. The objective of the Facilities
Management Department shall be to provide a campus environment that
is conducive to a clean, comfortable, safe and well-maintained
facilities and grounds for students, faculty, and staff (to include
annual safety inspections), repair, renovation and construction of
campus buildings, facilities and infrastructure. The Groundskeeper,
under supervision, performs a variety of manual duties in the
development and maintenance of the grounds in recreational,
housing, building and parking areas as directed within the campus
to include the outside perimeters of the campus, housing
residential areas, academic building area, and other areas as
defined. Duties and responsibilities include: 1. Maintains the
appearance of the University grounds and providing operational and
labor services. 2. Performs all tasks necessary for routine turf
maintenance of campus landscape. 3. Monitors campus grounds
maintaining all hard surfaces, landscape beds, turf areas, building
docks and entrances free of trash and debris. Empty and clean
outdoor trash barrels. 4. Performs seasonal routine landscape
related maintenance/ projects. 5. Performs proper planting
techniques for trees, shrubbery, ground covers, bulbs, perennials
and annuals. Proper bed maintenance techniques such as weeding,
edging, mulching grooming of lawns, plant removal/replacement,
seasonal cleanup, pruning and deadheading. 6. Assists in
preparation of grounds for special events; including event
preparation, setup and breakdown, litter control and site
restoration. 7. Prepares a variety of semiskilled manual duties
requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools,
equipment, and safety precautions. 8. Operates and handles various
types of grounds maintenance equipment to include, but not limited
to: power mowers, groomers, artificial turf groomers, line
trimmers, chain saws, power edger’s, roto-tillers, blowers,
aerators, scarifier and sod cutters. 9. Operates light – or-
medium-weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies.
10. Reports and documents any equipment repair needs to Maintenance
Supervisor and Lead Groundskeeper. 11. Instructs laborers,
trainees, and other workers as needed. 12. Loads and unloads
furniture and other materials, and transports them to designated
locations utilizing various equipment as needed. 13. Provide snow
removal efforts to include ice melt application, snow shoveling and
the safe operation of various snow removal machinery and equipment.
14. Ability to safety and independently exert up to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/ or up
to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 15. Works on
weekends, evening, and holidays as required. EEO STATEMENT NSU is
committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all
persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability,
gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic
information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including
pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to
apply. Minimum Qualifications 1. Knowledge of standards grounds
maintenance operations, and a familiarity with maintaining and
using grounds equipment. 2. Demonstrated ability to make minor
repairs to grounds equipment as needed. 3. Skilled in the use of
grounds and landscape equipment to include mowers (push and
riding), saws, tillers, sprinklers, shovels, rakes, and tractors.
4. Skilled in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 5.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and must be
insurable. 6. High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination
of training and education that provides the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities. Preferred Qualifications: 1. High school
diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and education
that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. 2.
Previous experience working as a landscaper or grounds and
maintenance worker. Special Instructions: You will be provided a
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is
submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer
sponsorship. Contact Information: Name: Tanesha Chesson Phone:
7578238764 Email: tdchesson@nsu.edu In support of the
Commonwealth’s 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are
encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their
disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their
Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of
Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with
Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at
800-622-2155.
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