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1. Primary function of this position is to perform routine and as-needed Trail maintenance including debris removal, trimming tree and brush back, erosion control, repair of bridges/wooden features on trails and other routine trail-maintenance activities.

2. Performs maintenance on east campus disc golf and Hydaway disc golf course, duties including weed control, trimming, leaf blowing, small repairs, erosion control and other related activities.

3. Maintain the cleanliness of Campus Rec facilities grounds by picking up litter, brush and tree deadfall. Additionally, sweeping patios, walks and steps and emptying trash/recycling barrels.

4. Digs trenches and excavates soil for trail maintenance and other tasks using picks and shovels or related equipment. Hauls or spreads soil, gravel, sand, mulch, or related materials using wheelbarrows and rakes.

5. Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating Grounds related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.

6. Operates light-duty vehicles, weed eaters, hedger, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, small hand-held tools and any other equipment associated with trail and outdoor facility maintenance.

7. Responsible for proper and safe use and maintenance of all equipment, tools, and chemicals related to the appropriate tasks.

8. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.

9. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Facilities Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.

10. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

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This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week

• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)

Preferred Qualifications

• Leave No Trace training or certification

• Experience or training in Trail Building and Maintenance

• Knowledge of and/or experience in landscaping, horticulture, or related fields

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Must have basic knowledge of landscape maintenance.

• Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision.

• Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude.

• Must be able to maintain work areas in a clean and organized fashion.

• Must be flexible regarding work assignments, as they will routinely change.

• Must be able to think logically and solve problems that arise with little guidance.

• Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• Occasionally required to travel to local and off campus locations.

• Required to be able stand, walk, and climb stairs to move around campus for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of trail construction and grounds maintenance in typical Virginia climate.

• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours.

• Ability to use radio and telephone to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to stand for long periods.

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, and standing, walking and driving.

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between two climate-controlled fitness facility settings. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate.

This position does not require driving. Though, driving of University UTV's will be done after appropriate training.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

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Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.