UVA Recreation, a division of Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for a Landscape & Maintenance Technician, a full-time, University Staff position. Landscape Technicians cut grass, trim, rake leaves, maintain outside areas, plant flowers, and prune trees and shrubs. They ensure that driveways, parking lots, and walkways are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice in assigned areas. Work is routinely monitored and is assigned at the task level.

Duties include:

Cultivate landscape and outdoor environment through a variety of activities, including weed pulling, mulching, leaf removal, mowing, weed eating, blowing, aerating, overseeding, fertilizing, grading, sodding, pruning, watering, planting trees and shrubs, installing ground cover, and placing stakes and guywire.Operate small landscaping equipment such as mowers, blowers, weed eaters, and snow plows.Identify needs for equipment repair and initiate maintenance.Respond to weather conditions on Grounds by making walking areas accessible for pedestrians with snow and ice removal.Perform assignments related to special events and projects.Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

The starting minimum salary for this position is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, overtime-eligible position with University benefits. The selected applicant will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration. Employee benefits package highlights include:

22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service LeaveHealth plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needsRetirement through the Virginia Retirement SystemTuition and professional development benefitsEmployee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/yearFree gym membership with access to all Intramural-Recreational Sports facilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure: Valid Virginia drivers license.

Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with maintaining artificial and natural athletic field surfaces. Knowledge of pesticide applications or Virginia Pesticide Applicators Certificate preferred. The preferred deadline for applications is September 25, 2025 and the position is open until filled. 

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA Job Board and search for R0076260. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Upload materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. .  

​Documents:

Resume preferred, please supply Work History on applicationContact information for three professional references (Name, email address, and telephone number).

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job will require standing, traveling, and lifting above and below the waist various weights which may include different landscape equipment and materials. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while pruning, driving, weeding, and pushing lawn mowers.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.