INTERNAL ONLY Landscape Worker Senior

The University of Kansas

Lawrence (KS)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays + discretionary day

Retirement program

Medical & dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Landscape Worker Senior to operate and maintain the University’s grounds. You will plant, prune, transplant, and care for trees, shrubs and flowers, often leading crews and operating a range of landscape equipment.

This role requires a Kansas pesticide license within six months, a high school diploma or GED, and one year of landscape experience; schedule is Monday–Friday 6:30 AM to 3 PM. Starting salary is $40,000 with KU benefits.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.
One year of landscape/horticultural work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Experience using computers or handheld devices for work.

Responsibilities

Lead crews in planting, maintaining and treating lawns, beds and other plantings.
Operate landscape equipment such as mowers, trimmers, snow blowers, tractors and trucks.
Coordinate work with Landscape Technicians and other crew members; perform equipment maintenance.

Skills

Landscape experience

Driver's license

Computer/handheld devices usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

*This is an internal search available ONLY to current KU employees* The Landscape Worker Senior position is responsible for the operating and maintaining of the University's physical plant and grounds. Work involves planting, cultivating, transplanting and caring for ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers and all other aspects of general landscape and grounds care on campus. Work requires working independently and/or as a lead worker as well as operating work issued vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, mowers, string trimmers and other mechanized equipment.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3 PM

Facilities Services within KU Operations

plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Tution Assistance

Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe.

At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Job Description

60% Horticultural maintenance: Prunes and trims plantings to acquire desired effect, to remove diseased or dead parts, to contain size of plantings, etc. Acts as lead worker with crews in planting, maintaining and treating lawns, flower beds and other horticultural plantings. Uses chemical treatments on plantings for pest and disease control as instructed. Inspects areas to determine the need for work to be done and directs efforts accordingly.

30% Equipment Operation: Operates small to medium sized equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, snow blowers, tractors, trucks, and other equipment used in landscape operations and snow removal.

5%: Coordinates work with Landscape Technicians and other crew members and keeps supervisor informed about work in progress. Performs equipment maintenance on sprayer units, irrigation systems and other horticultural equipment.

5%: Performs other work as assigned.

Position Requirements

Kansas Pesticide license and certification obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold - typically outdoors.
Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.
Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
Must enter work order information digitally.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
One (1) year of experience in landscape and/or horticultural work.
Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.
Previous experience that required the use of computer or handheld devices to communicate & perform work activities as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and tools used in the planting and care of common Midwestern turf care, trees, shrubs, grasses and other ornamental plants as evidenced by application materials.
Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of working with power tools and equipment in the landscape and grounds care trade as evidenced by application materials.
Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and tools needed to correctly identify, control and prevent plant diseases and insects as evidenced by application materials.
Experience working in a college, university or multi-building campus setting.
Possession of Kansas Pesticide license at the time of hire.

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