Athletic Groundskeeper H-111
Christopher Newport University

Working Title:

Athletic Groundskeeper H-111

Trades Technician I

H-111

Non Exempt

Part Time

General Public

No

Yes

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.

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

No

Yes

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Effectively implement the University president's vision for a world class campus that attracts, inspires, and bonds people to CNU. To provide Christopher Newport University's students with an outstanding intercollegiate Division III Athletics facility that will emphasize safety, provide aesthetic appearance and value be environmentally responsible, and economically feasible.

This position will be a working crew member, coordinating with supervisors each task. It will have the responsibility of maintaining athletic and campus turf/landscape areas while striving for a safe workplace with required training for equipment operation. It will also ensure that assigned equipment is safely and efficiently used and maintained.

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment use
• Basic writing and verbal skills

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• Experience in grounds maintenance

Education:

• VDACS registered technician license

• Experience maintaining an athletic field or high-end turf-grass system

79031

Starting at $14.50, Commensurate with Education and Experience

This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period;

Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program.

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08/28/2024

11/20/2024

No

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.

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/18074

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

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.

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 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.

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.