| Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the stateâs capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.Southside Virginia Community College is seeking candidates for the position of Lead Grounds Technician on the John H. Daniel Campus in Keysville, VA. We are searching for candidates to join our Buildings and Grounds Team and work to provide a safe, clean and hazardous free environment for all students, faculty, staff and the general public.The primary shift for this position is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.The successful candidate will serve as the lead grounds person and outdoor equipment technician to provide a clean and safe environment with a well-manicured campus and well-maintained vehicle fleet. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Grounds Maintenance: Maintain the grounds, keep grass trimmed to desired height and trim and prune shrubs and plant beds regularly; keep sidewalks, steps, and parking lot clear of snow and litter; maintain tennis courts and ball fields; pick up trash in parking lots and on campus grounds daily; empty outside trash cans as neededVehicle Maintenance: Check state and college owned vehicles daily and fill with fuel as needed; check vehicles for service weekly; schedule any needed services; maintain and service college owned vehicles at scheduled intervals; keep accurate maintenance records and gas logsPreventive Maintenance: perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned and complete related paper work and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; keep work and storage areas neat and clean; restock supply shelves with new supplies when shipments arriveCustomer Service: consistently demonstrate a courteous, helpful attitude to students, faculty and staff of the College and to the public at large; promptly respond to customer needs; portray a positive work environment for all employees by displaying teamwork and cooperation for supervisors, co-workers and studentsLawn and Ornamental Care: Seed grass and spread fertilizer as needed; mulch and weed flower beds as needed; plant new and replacement plants, shrubbery, and trees as needed; apply proper pesticides and chemicals as neededMaintain current pesticide applicators certification |
