Gardener

Gardener

Position Type : Regular

Hiring Range : $30.58 / hour. Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency : Hourly

The University Operations division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of SCU. We are successful as a team when we :

• Put the needs of our customers first
• Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business
• Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thrive

We focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional, dependable service. We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis, leveraging technology, and employee training. Finally, we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication. We expect all members of our team, new and veteran alike, to advance the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.

Purpose of Position : Maintains University Grounds and Landscaping

Duties and Responsibilities : Must possess a general knowledge of flowers, shrubs, and trees commonly grown in California and possess the knowledge and ability to maintain plant material and turf in a neat and orderly condition. Recognizes plant diseases, pests, and general conditions of plant life and performs methods to correct such conditions including the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Safely operates, cleans, and cares for hand and power tools, such as edger, blower, mower, chain saw, aerator, chipper, man lift, rot-o-tiller, vacuum, fork lift, hedge trimmer, and string edger. Possess a good understanding of the personal safety equipment required for each piece of equipment. Operates manual irrigation systems and performs minor irrigation repairs (including nozzle and head replacements). Landscaped areas, sidewalks, and parking lots are to be kept clean of debris and litter. Landscaped areas are to be kept free of weeds by means of herbicides and / or hand cultivation. Replaces damaged turf and plants. Transplants flowers, shrubs and trees. Installs soil amendments and header boards for new plantings. Makes recommendations for plant selections, maintenance methods and designs. Performs manual labor as required for various irrigation and landscape projects. Performs furniture moves and furniture deliveries, set-ups, and pick-ups for both indoor and outdoor events.

Qualifications : Four (4) years of experience in landscape, maintenance, and demonstrated skill in tasks described above are required. Must possess a valid California drivers license. Be able to pass a physical examination for pesticide respirator use. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed recognized courses in landscape maintenance. Works under general supervision, and also, independently, as well as with the entire crew. Ability to follow job-related oral and written instructions in English and keep written records and perform simple computer data input. Ability to perform basic mathematics. Knowledge of relevant safety regulations is required. Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 65 lbs. safely. Frequent kneeling and bending of knees and back is required. Able to work at elevated heights by means of a ladder, extension ladder or man-lift.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments. This position is included in the SCU maintenance bargaining unit. Union membership is a condition of employment.