Specialist, Landscape

Job Profile Summary

Under immediate supervision, the purpose of this job is to assist with performing a wide range of landscape maintenance duties.

Minimum Education :

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Experience / Training :

Two or more year(s) relevant experience

Minimum Certification / Licenses :

Valid Florida Driver’s License required or, as a condition of continued employment, a Valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days after beginning employed by the College.

Essential Functions :

• Daily -20% : Participates in routine maintenance and repair duties and may occasionally work independently when assigned to a specific task / project.
• Daily -10% : Operates lawn maintenance equipment in the mowing, edging, weeding, trimming and pruning of grounds, shrub, trees and plant beds.
• Daily -10% : Participates in landscape design, installs new plantings, mulch, top soils, irrigation trenching and edging.
• Weekly -10% : Performs watering in of new plants and maintenance of beds.
• Weekly -10% : Lubricates services and makes routine inspections and repairs on equipment.
• Daily-10% : Performs a full range of landscaping maintenance duties including leaf removal, lawn care and irrigation.
• Daily -10% : Removes litter and empties trash receptacles.
• Daily -10% : Assures roads, parking lots and walks are maintained for safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Daily-5% : Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops and on the job training.
• Daily -5% : Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Frequently acts in a helping or assistant mode
• Standard trade skills required
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student, faculty and staff
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Competencies : Respect for Others

Respect for Others

Demonstrates respect for team members and constituents by valuing their contributions toward the goals of the work unit and the College.

Maintains professionalism and contributes to a cohesive work environment

Teamwork

Cooperates and collaborates with individuals & groups that supports the mission and values of the College

Works effectively with all individuals and contributes to a positive environment by working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external constituents.

Contributes to an inclusive, respectful, and empowering working environment that welcomes varying perspectives

Flexibility & Adaptability

Adapts approaches as situations in the work environment changes. Supports change based on the environmental needs, emerging technologies, and system upgrades

Technical Expertise

Effectively applies concepts, theories, methods, tools, techniques, and expertise in one or more area of the trades.

Continuous Improvement & Learning

Actively develops one’s own skills and explores opportunities for personal learning and continuous development within the job’s functionality and in support of the goals and mission of the department, division and College

Job Title

Specialist, Landscape

Position Number

P0005885

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

South Campus Grounds Maintenance

Location

South Campus

Pay Grade

Salary

$36,576 - $42,062.30 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday / Weekends / Varies

Hours Per Week

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled