Native Plant Management Specialist - Outdoor Services

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Colorado System's CU Boulder campus seeks a Native Plant Management Specialist within Outdoor Services to implement native area management and weed/pest control measures.

The role supports the East & South Campus Maintenance Manager, applying chemical, mechanical, and natural methods, and maintains records of practices.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with weed control and pest management practices.
• Familiar with chemical safety and record-keeping.

Aufgaben

• Conduct pre- and post-emergent chemical applications for weeds/pests.
• Assist with native area management and tracking practices.

Kenntnisse

Weed control knowledge

Chemical safety

Record keeping

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Outdoor Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for aNative Plant Management Specialist ! Outdoor Servicesprovides high quality, professional grounds and landscape servicesto enhance a safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentallyconscious campus. Facilities Operations provides a physicalenvironment promoting the advancement and transfer of knowledge.This work unit provides native area management and groundsmaintenance support, and is also responsible for snow removaloperations during the winter via manual or mechanicalmethods.

This role assists the East & South Campus Maintenance Managerwith implementing practices for native area management includingchemical, mechanical, and/or natural methods to control weeds andpests. This role also assists with record keeping of native areamanagement practices and weed/pest mitigation, including chemical,biological, and manual controls.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management provides outdoor services to general fundareas and to several auxiliary funded facilities. FacilitiesManagement Outdoor Services is responsible for grounds maintenanceand irrigation system operation and maintenance for the generalfund areas on campus.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Conduct Chemical Applications for Weeds/Pests

• Conduct pre and post-emergent chemical applications usingsynthetic and organic/natural liquid or granular products. Assistthe Manager in researching new synthetic and natural productsduring the offseason. Safely mix chemical concentrates in thechemical storage area per label. Conduct chemical applications ingeneral fund and recharge areas (under maintenance agreements) ofcampus for pests/weeds. This duty may require weekend workschedules 1-2 weekends a month throughout the growing season.Maintain records of chemical applications and assist with timelyreports to the Manager. Conduct appropriate timely notificationprior to all applications. Ensure appropriate pre and postapplication signage is placed in areas visible to the public andthat signs are picked up when re-entry is acceptable. Accuratelycharge appropriate work orders, maintenance agreements andmaintenance projects on a timely basis.

Native Area Management