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Under supervision, perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled landscape maintenance duties in the care of the University’s landscaped areas; provide safe and appropriate environment, facilities and outdoor classrooms for the use and enjoyment of students, faculty, staff and visitors; perform maintenance and repair functions in the care of landscaped areas and related facilities. Job functions include but not limited to: maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, operating a variety of landscape maintenance power equipment and machinery, selective pruning of shrubs and small trees in accordance with University guidelines, fertilizing, planting, turf maintenance and litter pickup.
Job Responsibility:
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled landscape maintenance duties in the care of the University’s landscaped areas
provide safe and appropriate environment, facilities and outdoor classrooms for the use and enjoyment of students, faculty, staff and visitors
perform maintenance and repair functions in the care of landscaped areas and related facilities
maintaining and repairing irrigation systems
operating a variety of landscape maintenance power equipment and machinery
selective pruning of shrubs and small trees in accordance with University guidelines
fertilizing
planting
turf maintenance
litter pickup
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in landscape maintenance work including knowledge of methods, tools, materials and related equipment
At least one year recent relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience as a Landscape Technician or Groundskeeper at a University, College, Hospital, Municipality, and/or other large commercial facility
Demonstrated experience maintaining plant material
solid understanding of their cultural requirements, pests and diseases
ability to identify undesirable plant material
Demonstrated experience maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems utilizing recognized standards, guidelines, applications and practices
Demonstrated experience monitoring irrigation schedules and programming irrigation controllers based on horticultural and water conservation principles
Experience safely operating commonly used landscape maintenance equipment and tools such as but not limited to: mower, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, chain saw, rake, shovel, hoe, broom, and other related landscape maintenance equipment and tools
Experience in the operation of trenchers
aerators
tractors
roto-tillers and other commonly used power driven landscape maintenance equipment
Good interpersonal and communication skills
ability to interact in a positive manner within a multi-cultural environment
Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and ability to follow through and carry out assignments
Ability to understand and carry-out verbal and written instructions
problem solving skills and sound judgment
Ability to perform heavy and physically demanding work for lengthy and continuous periods of time
Basic computer skills to check email, enter time and material data and to complete electronic records
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program
Pre-employment DMV and Background Check Clearance required
Must be physically able to perform all essential functions