Landscaper I
Landscaper I
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Job Description
Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty staff students and the broader community. We are committed to excellence providing unparalleled expertise and maintaining a worldclass standard in service.
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The Opportunity:
The Landscape and Natural Resources department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking a Landscaper I to support the maintenance and appearance of campus grounds. This role is responsible for a variety of landscape maintenance tasks with responsibilities subject to change based on operational needs.
Responsibilities:
Perform landscape maintenance duties in assigned zones using appropriate hand tools and equipment.
Maintain landscape beds through hand weeding and report pest issues in accordance with the universitys Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
Support general campus upkeep including raking trash collection and removal and other related activities.
Assist with special tasks such as hauling fill dirt and debris and watering trees and turf in nonirrigated areas.
Perform basic equipment maintenance including cleaning lubricating and checking fluid levels; report equipment repair needs to the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of 9th grade. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
1 years of experience in landscape maintenance preferably in a commercial institutional or campus setting.
Ability to maintain landscapes to departmental standards and use landscaping handheld tools and equipment.
Basic plant identification pruning techniques and general IPM knowledge.
Basic communication skills in English in order to: Work effectively with customers; Operate and demonstrate the functions of the electronic equipment; Utilize telecommunication devices.
Proper maintenance of equipment: Cleaning preserving finishes checking fluid levels and lubricating.
Basic computer skills including email.
Ability to work in extreme environments.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Health Assessment Required:
UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Landscape & Natural ResourcesWork Schedule
MondayFriday 6:00am2:30pmType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$17.00Job Posting End Date
0AMVeterans Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor email .
Employment Type
Full-Time
