Athletic Groundskeeper H-111

Working Title Athletic Groundskeeper H-111 Role Title Trades Technician I Position Number H-111 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Part Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee

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.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement

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

Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statement

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective

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.

Purpose of the Position

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment use

• Basic writing and verbal skills

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

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:

• Experience in grounds maintenance

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• VDACS registered technician license

Experience:

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

Role Code 79031 Salary Information Starting at $14.50, Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information Conditions of Employment

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.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 08/28/2024 Closing Date 10/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/18074 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

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

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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.

Alternative Hiring Process

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.

Background Check

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.