JOB
Maintain campus lawns, to include:-
Mow, edge, trim, irrigate, and fertilize campus lawns.
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Prepare areas and sow seed and/or lay sod.
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Operate lawn maintenance equipment.
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Remove debris and litter from assigned areas.
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Under direction, maintain and install trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds.
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Prune, irrigate, weed, and fertilize.
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Remove snow and ice.
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Operate snow removal equipment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Maintain campus lawns, to include: - 50%-
Mow, edge, trim, irrigate, and fertilize campus lawns.
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Prepare areas and sow seed and/or lay sod.
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Operate lawn maintenance equipment, to include: walk behind mower, riding mowers of various types, push mower, string trimmer, edger, lawn sweeper, verticutter, and related equipment.
Remove debris and litter from assigned areas, to include: - 30%-
Remove debris and litter from hard surface and lawn areas.
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Empty trash receptacles.
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Remove leaves and landscape debris.
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Remove sand from sidewalks and parking areas after periods of snow and ice.
Under direction, prepare and maintain flowerbeds. Weed, irrigate, and fertilize. - 5%
Under direction, maintain and install trees and shrubs, to include: prune, irrigate, weed, and fertilize. - 5%
Remove snow and ice under the direction of a snow team leader. Operate and/or utilize truck mounted plow, sidewalk plow, shovel, and/or ice scraper, chemical melter, or sand. - 5%
Maintain surface drainage by keeping drains clear of debris during periods of heavy rain and run off melting snow and ice. - 5% SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Special Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:-
Ability to operate landscape-related equipment and vehicle-mounted snow removal equipment.
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Ability to recognize disease and insect problems on landscape material and bring them to the attention of the supervisor .
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Ability to work with seeds, fertilizers, dust, grasses, and plant materials.
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General working knowledge of turf care, woody ornaments, and annual flowers preferred.
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Experience operating specialized grounds maintenance equipment preferred.
Physical/Environmental Factors:-
Lifting (Weight) - 50lbs
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Exposure to Horticultural/Agricultural Chemicals
Working Hours and Days:
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime available
