Gardener
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Salary$18 – $21/hr
LocationUR Main Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience2–4 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live23h ago
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Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Highly thorough and dependable
Practical knowledge and/or training in gardening and horticultural practices and procedures
Practical knowledge and/or training in the pruning, trimming, watering fertilization and pest control of lawns, shrubs, trees, etc.
Knowledge of the safe use and operation of hand and power tools used in groundskeeping
Exercises behavior in accordance with university policies, the Facilities Missions and statement of Core Values; and complies with safety standards and demonstrates safe work habits
Intermediate Virginia pesticide license, within 90 days
H.S. Diploma or GED required
2-4 years prior gardening and landscape maintenance and/or training at a college, university, county, city or commercial facility
Associate's degree Horticulture or related field preferred
Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Performs skilled gardening/horticultural tasks and manual work necessary to maintain university properties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Strong verbal communication and listening skills
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Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
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Highly thorough and dependable
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Practical knowledge and/or training in gardening and horticultural practices and procedures
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Practical knowledge and/or training in the pruning, trimming, watering fertilization and pest control of lawns, shrubs, trees, etc.
•
Knowledge of the safe use and operation of hand and power tools used in groundskeeping
•
Exercises behavior in accordance with university policies, the Facilities Missions and statement of Core Values; and complies with safety standards and demonstrates safe work habits
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Intermediate Virginia pesticide license, within 90 days
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Required: Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
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H.S. Diploma or GED required
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Associate’s degree Horticulture or related field preferred
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2-4 years prior gardening and landscape maintenance and/or training at a college, university, county, city or commercial facility
WORK HOURS:
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Full-time; non-exempt
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Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM, however, flexibility is required.
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All facilities employees are designated as essential personnel, are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor
SALARY STRUCTURE:
Grade 3 Hourly ($17.61 to $21.13 per hour)