Job Description
Grounds Maintenance Technician Department: Facilities Operations - Landscape Services - 410500
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school and some experience in horticultural work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note
This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions This position is responsible for all aspects associated with safely and intensively maintaining the assigned landscape zone using current industry standards, and making improvements in the zone when funding allows.
Activities include: - removal of debris daily
- weeding, edging, leaf removal
- mulching, (pruning perennials, shrubs and trees)
- tree removal, plant installation
- reading landscape plans
- mowing
- street sweeping, pot hole repair
- assisting other zones and departments
- performing special work order request
- occasional paper work communicating issues with supervisor snow removal using all means possible (shovel, ice melt, gator, snow blower, tractor, skid steer, and truck)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Considerable knowledge of current horticultural practices including turf, chemical applications, and snow removal operations.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear PPE when necessary.
Computer knowledge and ability to use the: internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word, excel and other Microsoft office programs, and have the ability to learn in house systems such as AiM and Banner.
Good written and oral communication skills is a must for this position.
Ability to operate university owned vehicles with a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications Prefer an AAS or higher in Horticulture or an equivalent degree from an accredited University.
Possess current knowledge of proper landscape maintenance practices.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft programs, Arc GIS, and Adobe and the ability to use a computer (internet, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Power point, etc).
Be familiar with Tree Campus USA and with the management of the Urban Forest; including maintaining a tree inventory.
Be a certified ISA arborist-climber, or be willing to attain the certification within 6 months of hire.
Supervisory experience is also a plus.
Work Schedule/Hours: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm; Monday through Friday. This position is subject to call back anytime should emergencies occur. Designated as MANDATORY, this position is expected to be available for work during university emergencies, closings and adverse weather conditions. Weekend work and hours other than normal schedule may be required to accomplish assigned duties. Position is subject to call in, call back or stay over on off schedule hours and weekends should emergencies occur. This position is expected to work, as needed, in the event of staffing shortages, sporting events and/or other events on campus that require Landscape Department services. Supervisor assignment may be adjusted based on business/operational need.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $33,540 - $34,092
Closing Date: 2/16/2025
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,