HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT (Trees, Shrubs, & Flowerbed care)

Job Title

Perform labor to maintain grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge, chemical application. Pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, litter pickup. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Equipment may include : riding and push mower, string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, chain saw. Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, and planting.

Job Duties :

50%- Operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, road sides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Support arboriculture service with labor to chip limbs, haul debris, perform light chain saw work, pruning, chemical spraying, etc.

25%- Apply chemicals to control weeds, control pests, fertilize and amend soils, apply mulch to beds and under tree canopies, perform weed removal, assist with ornamental and flower planting, litter removal, litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc. Maintain interior plants to include watering, pruning, fertilizing, relocation, rotating, cleaning, treatment for disease and insects.

10%- Assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed.

10%- Perform inspections on mobile equipment and vehicles. Change blades and tires as necessary on mowers, keep some records. Assist with preventative maintenance as required. Work special events (athletic, fraternity, public, etc.) to assist with litter control and related cleanup.

5%- Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Special or Physical Qualifications :

• Due to the nature of this position and / or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug / alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67 / FASOP HR-04.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33 / PS-67 / FASOP HR-04.
• In accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions. Overtime and Weekend Work. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Climb ladders. Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
• Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP : HR-04.

Valid Drivers License