Grounds Equipment Operator

Posted Friday, February 14, 2025

**VMI EMPLOYEES ONLY**

VMI is accepting applications for a full-time Grounds Equipment Operator in the Facilities Maintenance Department.

Job Description:

• Operates trucks, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, mowers, snowplows and other equipment related to preventive and corrective maintenance. 
• Responds to emergency situations as needed during and after hours to include snow and ice removal.
• Apply herbicides, insecticide, and fertilizers to the turf, yards, fields, and plants (certifications required with this position.)
• Operate JLG lift and bucket truck lift for tree/shrub trimming (certification required) and/or removal.
• Maintain and perform minor repair to equipment.
• Perform function set ups per work order and diagrams.
• Support special events after hours and on weekends.
• Identified as essential personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working skill in the use of hand tools
• Ability to operate motor vehicles
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Ability to work from heights; preferred

Other Qualifications:

• JLG Lift and Bucket Truck certificate (required within 6 months from date of employment).
• High school diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, units of measure and equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.

Candidates can apply at: Grounds Equipment Operator-Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. VMI alumni, as well as, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322