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Working Title Landscape Specialist

Position Number 01047A

Department CARE & MAINT

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance. Participates in the IPM & PHC maintenance program to enhance aesthetics of campus grounds, infrastructure, gardens, and landscape. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus. Position is designated as "essential personnel" for emergency closing.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Strong horticultural background in IPM & PHC programs for both turf and ornamental pest & aesthetics management. Working knowledge of sustainable land management and safe work practices. Have a positive attitude and an exceptional ability to get along with others.

Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold. Demonstrated ability to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Ability to work independently or with others.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid Driver's License and insurable driving record. Virginia or transferable state Certified Pesticide Technician License. Ability to gain and become certified in VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator cat # 3A &3B and Certified Fertilizer Applicator within 12 months of hiring date.

Education or training

Considerable experience in a horticulture related field of service with an emphasis on direct pesticide application and/or oversight.

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, minimum of one year in fertilization and specialized pest and/or pesticide spray control work is mandatory.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Considerable on-the-job and/or vocational training in Grounds Maintenance and/or combination of experience with higher level degree or certification in a horticulture related setting. VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator license in any category. Virginia Certified Fertilizer Applicator. Any horticulture related certifications. Some experience working in a public or commercial landscape. Some experience working with stormwater management landscapes.

Conditions of Employment

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03287

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 04/29/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
• Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter