Landscape Lead Worker
or drop it." So we can include Conditions of Employment as a short p maybe under a generic "Requirements" or "Additional Information". But we need to decide sections. We have content for: - About the role? Could be the "General Information" paragraph describing the role and shift. - Responsibilities: Duties And Responsibilities list. - Requirements/Qualifications: Qualifications Required list. - Benefits: Why Work at JMU? list. - Pay: Pay Rate $36,000 - $39,000. - Schedule: Shift info Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm, overtime, alternate summer schedule. We also have About JMU description (mission) which could be part of "About the role"? Actually "About JMU" is generic about university; could be omitted? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." We could combine About JMU and Why Work at JMU into a Benefits section? But Benefits already includes the list; the About JMU paragraph is more about mission; could be included as a short p under "About the role" or maybe as a separate "About JMU" but we don't have a heading for that; only allowed headings are the listed ones. So we could put the About JMU paragraph under a
before sections, not as a heading. That's allowed: we can have prose outside headings. Thus output:
About JMU ...
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with the General Information paragraph. ThenResponsibilities
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Requirements
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with list from Why Work at JMU. ThenPay
with p containing pay range. ThenSchedule
with p containing shift info. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have real content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Good. We must not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate like EEO, Reasonable Accommodation, etc. Those are boilerplate; we should drop them. We must also drop "Additional Posting Information" maybe but we could incorporate Conditions of Employment into Requirements? However Conditions of Employment are not exactly qualifications; they are conditions. Could be placed under a short p after Requirements maybe as "Conditions of Employment". But we don't have a heading for that; we could just include as aafter Requirements without heading. That is allowed: we can have prose not under heading. Thus after Requirements list, we can add a
containing Conditions of Employment and E-Verify notice. Now ensure we preserve all substantive information: The duties list includes: Leads the work of others on all landscaping tasks such as weed eating, grading, sign/post installation, mowing, snow removal, and athletic field maintenance. Schedules work and perform all landscaping maintenance on campus to create an area that is attractive. Operates safely and properly a variety of heavy equipment such as mowers, dump trucks, and highly complex mowing equipment to maintain attractive grounds. Uses pesticides safely as directed including proper application, storage, and/or disposal. The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings. Qualifications list: Required Working knowledge of general landscaping practices and procedures. Knowledge of turf maintenance and installation. Ability to do the following: work independently; lead a small group of employees; operate tractors, trucks, backpack blowers, chainsaws, snow-blowers, and a variety of hand tools. Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time with or without an accommodation and in a variety of environmental conditions. Must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months. Benefits list: Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs. Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System. Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support. Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU. Pay: $36,000 - $39,000. Schedule: Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months. Also we have About JMU paragraph: At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees. We could place that as a
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At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.
About the role
James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Landscape Lead Worker. Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months.
Responsibilities
- Leads the work of others on all landscaping tasks such as weed eating, grading, sign/post installation, mowing, snow removal, and athletic field maintenance.
- Schedules work and perform all landscaping maintenance on campus to create an area that is attractive.
- Operates safely and properly a variety of heavy equipment such as mowers, dump trucks, and highly complex mowing equipment to maintain attractive grounds.
- Uses pesticides safely as directed including proper application, storage, and/or disposal.
- The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of general landscaping practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of turf maintenance and installation.
- Ability to work independently; lead a small group of employees; operate tractors, trucks, backpack blowers, chainsaws, snow-blowers, and a variety of hand tools.
- Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time with or without an accommodation and in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.
Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Benefits
- Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
- Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
- Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
- Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
Pay
$36,000 - $39,000
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months.
Check that we didn't repeat job title as heading. Good. We omitted metadata like Working Title, State Role Title, Position Type, etc. Those are minor metadata; we folded them into short p? Actually we didn't include them at all. Is that okay? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it." So we can drop them. It's okay. We preserved all substantive info: duties, qualifications, benefits, pay, schedule, about JMU, conditions of employment. We omitted the "Beginning Review Date: 10/7/2026" which is metadata; could be dropped. Also omitted "Pay Band: 3". That's minor metadata; okay. We omitted "Is this a JMU only position? No" etc. That's minor. We omitted "About JMU" we kept as paragraph.