Blandy Experimental Farm is a 700-acre University of Virginia ecological field station located in the northern Shenandoah Valley, about ten miles east of Winchester and 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. Its mission is to increase understanding of the natural environment through research and education. The State Arboretum of Virginia, located within Blandy Experimental Farm, is a public garden displaying more than 5500 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants in a diversity of habitats including woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and open fields. Proper grounds maintenance helps provide a positive and attractive image of Blandy for the public and contributes to the best possible display and care of the Arboretum collection.

Landscapers are responsible for cultivating the landscape and outdoor environment of Blandy Grounds. Through safe work practices and proper landscaping techniques, this position performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, weeding, cutting grass, raking leaves, cleaning hardscapes, planting trees, shrubs, ground cover and flowers, and pruning trees and shrubs. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

Cultivate landscape and outdoor environment through a variety of activities, including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, leaf removal, invasive plant control, clearance pruning, and more

Operate small landscaping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaw, and hand tools such as handsaws, pruners, rakes, shovels, and weed wrench

Perform assignments related to special events and projects

Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: NoneExperience: NoneLicensure/Certifications: Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: Some prior relevant work experience.Licensure/Certifications:

Physical Demands

This job will require standing, traveling, and lifting above and below the waist various weights which may include different landscape equipment and materials. The use of both hands and repetitive motion will be required while pruning, driving, weeding, and pushing lawn mowers.

Salary Range

The anticipated hiring range is $17.00-$19.00 USD Hourly, commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.This position is based in Boyce, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after August 15, 2025.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
 

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0075004. Complete an application with the following documents:  

Resume Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF.   Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”

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Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. 

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact Jared Manzo at jpm3wr@virginia.edu .For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.