Gardener 1

Under general supervision of grounds supervisor performs a variety of grounds related functions: litter pickup digging sweeping washing scrubbing vacuuming loading/unloading pruning mowing trimming weeding irrigation and fertilizing. Perform semiskilled manual type labor and gardening task requiring the use of small power equipment and hand tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Waters lawns shrubs ground covers by use of appropriate automatic/manual systems (hoses) when necessary.
• Prune/trim large/small trees shrubs hedges ground covers with appropriate tools.
• Plant trees shrubs ground covers annuals bulbs and sod/seed lawn areas with appropriate hand tools.
• Mow and edge/trim and blow walkways with small power equipment such as mowers edgers weeders blowers etc. in assigned area.
• Maintain flower beds (trim and free) by mechanical or manual means.
• Pickup trash and debris in assigned areas.
• Wash down/blow entrances of buildings sidewalks directory signs patios parking lots etc.
• Work in a neat and orderly manner; cleanup daily and at the end of the job.
• Moves carries loads/unloads equipment fertilizer tools materials etc. as needed.
• May assist in lining sports fields.
• Notify supervisor of any burrowing pests (gophers ground and squirrels) or insects broken irrigation lines or heads etc. in assigned areas.

Safety:

• Maintains an awareness of the typical hazards of the work place as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at any University facility location such as biohazards low grade radiation and chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Consistently follows safety practices appropriate to the trade and complies with rules and regulations established by the University and governmental agencies (local state and federal).
• Follows established governmental (local state and federal) procedures for dealing with hazards and promptly report any on the job accident to Security and to the supervisor in writing.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must not have allergies that could interfere with employees ability to work outdoors around plants dust fertilizer insecticides herbicides and other chemical products.
• Must have a valid California Drivers license and will be required to drive University vehicles.
• May take the University supplied (selfstudy) enrichment courses and participate in various seminars related to the trade.
• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• Required to wear proper work boots.
• May be required to work overtime as needed.
• Required to wear uniform provided by the University.
• Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to followup as well as communicate to FM supervision and the campus clients.

Background check: Successful completion of a preemployment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have one 1 year experience on maintaining Southern California plant materials pest and diseases to be able to identify that pest/disease problem exists.
• Must be able to use most small power/hand tools of the trade in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Must be able to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength.
• Understand minimal English.
• Must have a valid California Drivers license.

Performance Expectations Knowledge Skills andAbilities:

• Must do routine work under minimal supervision.
• Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with students faculty staff and adhering to the Universitys policies and procedures.
• Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to followup as well as communicate to FM and the campus clients.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Hand and power tools related to the trade.

37.5 Hours per week; Monday Friday:6:30 am 3:00 pm

Closing date:Open until filled