LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I (2 POSITIONS)

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Operator I to keep campus grounds healthy, tidy, and attractive year-round. You will plant, weed, prune, mow, edge, and maintain athletic fields and beds, with potential irregular hours for events and weather.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CMU motorized vehicle certification within six months. A safety-conscious, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices.
• Ability to obtain CMU Motorized Utility Vehicle certification within 6 months.
• Ability to work safely with equipment and others.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow oral or written directions.
• Effective communication and a positive image.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, sweeping, and pruning on campus grounds.
• Care for trees, shrubs, and landscape beds; dispose of plant material as needed.
• Maintain landscape beds through weeding and mulching.
• Plant turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers as directed.
• Inspect plants for damage and take corrective action.
• Maintain athletic fields and outdoor spaces.
• Operate irrigation systems and a range of equipment safely.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of landscape maintenance

Ability to work with limited supervise

Ability to follow directions

Effective communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I (2 POSITIONS)

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

2 positions available in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3943

Position Number

Position Number 79340, 37620

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I (2 POSITIONS)

Position Summary

The Landscape Maintenance Operator keeps campus grounds well maintained, tidy, attractive and presentable year-round, ensuring that students, faculty, and staff can safely move about campus even during inclement weather. This position conducts the planting and routine care of lawns, trees, shrubs, landscape beds, athletic fields, and other campus horticultural spaces. This position may work irregular hours in response to scheduled events, seasonal workloads, and winter storm events, and remains available for campus grounds maintenance related emergencies.

Required Qualifications

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I (SM-4):

• High school diploma or GED .
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance.
• Possession of a CMU Motorized Utility Vehicle operator certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to work in a manner that will not endanger the safety of other persons, oneself, equipment and property.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I (SM-4):

• Performs the full scope and range of landscape duties to include mowing, edging, trimming, sweeping, raking, fertilizing, seeding, watering, aerating, and other methods and techniques in caring of campus landscapes.
• Prunes, trims, and cares for trees, shrubs, and hedges; removes and properly disposes of plants, shrubs, trees, and leaves as needed.
• Maintains landscape beds to ensure a well-maintained appearance to include weeding, pruning, and mulching.
• Conducts proper planting of turf, trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and other horticultural items.
• Inspects plant material for evidence of damage and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Lays out, marks, and maintains athletic areas to include football fields, baseball diamonds, tracks, tennis courts, band fields, and other athletic fields.
• Maintains synthetic turf.
• Lays out, installs, repairs, maintains, and operates irrigation systems.
• Safely operates equipment to include vacuums, sweepers, trucks, mowers, tractors, plows, salt spreaders, and other motorized equipment.
• Safely operates, loads, and unloads light and medium duty trucks.
• Cleans, maintains, and performs operator maintenance and minor repair to campus grounds maintenance equipment.
• Coordinates with and assists other trade employees on projects or work orders requiring campus grounds maintenance equipment and assistance.
• Conducts safe and efficient operation of snow and ice control equipment used in the removal of snow and ice from roads, parking lots, and walkways.
• Repairs and paints picnic tables, trash baskets, playground equipment, dumpsters, exterior signage, and other campus grounds-related items.
• Installs and removes exterior signage as needed.
• Places concrete for footers, posts, poles, and other applications not requiring a smooth finish.
• Maintains and repairs pavements to include roads and parking lots.
• Maintains storm sewer inlets and storm water detention and retention ponds.
• Removes litter, trash, and debris