Landscape Maintenance Technician I - Sr
Landscape Maintenance Technician I - Sr
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Job Description
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Brigett Broyles
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$14.00 - $24.50
Priority Application Date
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces Do you have a keen eye for detail and a love for working in natureOSUFacilities Management Landscape Department is looking for a dedicated and hardworking Landscape Maintenance Technician to join our team. As an LS Maintenance Tech you will play a crucial role in ensuring our grounds are pristine safe and welcoming for all students staff faculty and visitors. If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in creating well-maintained landscapes we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include performing timely routine labor to support turf and garden maintenance including mowing string trimming edging blowing fall leaf removal landscape bed mulching manual weed control and daily litter pickup. Maintaining equipment supplies and tools to ensure they remain safe and in proper working order and reporting all repairs and needs to the crew leader. Additional responsibilities may include the ability to identify various turf species directional mowing aeration inspections of irrigation and identifying and reporting of plant and foliage stressing environmental hazards.
The employee in this position may be required to work overtime after 3:30 p.m. and/or shift work when management deems necessary. The ability to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management regardless of weather will be required deeming you essential personnel.
This position regularly stands bends stoops and lifts above the shoulders is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
This position is required to work outdoors during extreme heat and cold high levels of dust; operating hazardous equipment hazardous noise levels and handling hazardous odoriferous chemicals.
Ability to become proficient in the use of AiM Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.
Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (hard hat vest gloves safety glasses hearing protection etc.). These items are provided and are not for personal use.
In addition to joining a dedicated team we offer many incentives some of which include promotional opportunities career development plans employee and dependent tuition waivers and a generous benefits package that offers optional medical dental vision and life insurance. Paid sick and annual leave retirement benefits 13 paid holidays per year and paid parental leave. Other benefits include free gym memberships confidential employee assistance programs and more!
Promotional opportunities may be available through an established career development plan.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
LS Maint Tech I entry Level no experience required.
LS Maint Tech II two years of landscape maintenance-related work experience including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
LS Maint TechIII four years of landscape maintenance-related work experience including turf and weed identification and maintenance abilities.
LS Maint Tech IV six years of landscape maintenance-related work experience including turf identification and maintenance abilities. Must have experience identifying plants and their growing requirements. Leadership training or verified leadership experience.
LS Maint Tech Sr. ten years of landscape maintenance-related work experience including turf identification and maintenance abilities. Must have experience identifying plants and their growing requirements. Leadership training or verified leadership experience. Must have experience with insect and disease identification.
Candidate position placement is dependent upon years of experience and availability.- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid drivers license. A valid drivers license must be maintained for the operation of anOSUvehicle which is required to perform the job duties as assigned.
LS Maint Tech Sr Completion of a Landscape maintenance-related certification program through an accredited educational institution or professional organization or a related university Associate or Bachelors Degree. - Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
Strong interest in landscape maintenance and plants. Strong attention to work detail and organizational skills. Strong work ethic and initiative for job quality and customer service. Ability to operate small engine equipment and utility vehicles and in confined spaces. Ability to use a shovel and other related hand tools and work in inclement weather to meet the physical requirements as determined by the position and job duties. Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Computer skills. Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety instructions and procedures. Ability to multitask and execute projects through to completion and in a timely manner. Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
Must work safely adhere to all safety requirements and promote a safe work environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
