Gardening Specialist

Working Title : Gardening Specialist

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Department Name : Grounds Maintenance

Division : Administration and Finance

Classification Title : Gardening Specialist

Classification Salary Range : $3,907 - $6,375 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $3,907- $4,300 per month. The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department / Position :

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Services, the Gardening Specialist will primarily perform a wide variety of gardening work campus-wide.

The incumbent will inspect and repair tools and equipment, prepare and maintain campus turf areas, perform horticultural spray work, plant propagation, gardening or nursery work, and ensure areas are cleaned of trash and debris.

In addition, the incumbent will perform general gardening work and maintain grounds as assigned.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists with the maintenance of turf, including cultural practices such as mowing, verticutting, scalping, field lining, aerification, topdressing, pesticide applications, pre-emergent chemical applications, overseeding, and application of seed topper.
• Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems including pipes, sprinklers, heads, clocks, and drainage systems.
• Apply chemicals for pest eradication, weed abatement, mulching of fields, open areas, and planter beds; fertilize plant material including shrubs, flowers, and turf.
• Install landscaping including bender board, rocks, trees, shrubs, flowers, seed, and sod.
• Prepare soil for planting shrubs, flowers, and turf; water shrubs, hedges, trees, turf, and flowers.
• May need to drive automotive equipment in the performance of assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years of experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping installation, with one year in maintenance, repair, and modification of irrigation systems.

Experience with mixing, loading, and application of chemicals and fertilizers.

• One year of equipment maintenance and operation experience.
• Possession of the appropriate California Department of Pesticide Regulation license to perform pest control work within one year from the date of hire.
• Valid California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of methods, plants, tools, and equipment used in landscaping and sports field maintenance. General knowledge of soil structure, plant identification, disease and pest diagnosis, and irrigation maintenance.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and treat plant diseases; prepare sketches and make recommendations for landscaping improvements.

Preferred Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent.

General Information :

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the ADA may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

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