Performs landscape maintenance tasks requiring moderately advanced skills and knowledge in a varietyof disciplines, including landscape irrigation, ornamentals and turf grass. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
35% - Essential - Equipment Operation: Operates all types of landscape and heavy equipment for grounds maintenance and improvements.
25% - Essential - Pruning and Sample Preparation: Prunes damaged or diseased plants, including trees, with emphasis towards restoring to natural shape. Prepares plant samples and soil samples for lab analysis. Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Orders and maintains supply of parts and materials. Plantings Installation: Installs landscape plantings from landscape plans.
15% - Essential - Training: Trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Conducts safety training. Monitors crew in the field for safe work practices.
15% - Essential - Pest Management: Identifies insects and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Mixes and applies unrestricted use herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to turf, shrubs and trees.
10% - Essential - Special Events Assistance: Assists with special event setup. Assists with snow and ice removal.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial or groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment. Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Work Exp 1+ years
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Exp 1+ years
WORKING CONDITIONS:
60% - Exposure to heat or cold 50% - Exposure to dust/fumes 25% - Wet or humid 70% - Noise 40% - Vibration 40% - Mechanical hazards 25% - Chemical hazards 60% - Radiant energy hazards 40% - Burn hazards 5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 40
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 1, 2025
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.