Landscape Worker Senior
Landscape Worker Senior
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01-08-2025
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60% Horticultural maintenance: Prunes and trims plantings to acquire desired effect to remove diseased or dead parts to contain size of plantings etc. Acts as lead worker with crews in planting maintaining and treating lawns flower beds and other horticultural plantings. Uses chemical treatments on plantings for pest and disease control as instructed. Inspects areas to determine the need for work to be done and directs efforts accordingly.
30% Equipment Operation: Operates small to medium sized equipment such as mowers string trimmers snow blowers tractors trucks and other equipment used in landscape operations and snow removal.
5%: Coordinates work with Landscape Technicians and other crew members and keeps supervisor informed about work in progress. Performs equipment maintenance on sprayer units irrigation systems and other horticultural equipment.
5%: Performs other work as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 6:30 am -3:00 pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Joe Fearn
Position Overview
The Landscape Worker Senior position is responsible for the operating and maintaining of the Universitys physical plant and grounds. Work involves planting cultivating transplanting and caring for ornamental trees shrubs and flowers and all other aspects of general landscape and grounds care on campus. Work requires working independently and/or as a lead worker as well as operating work issued vehicles forklifts pallet jacks mowers string trimmers and other mechanized equipment.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3 PM
Facilities Services within KU Operationsplays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching learning and research. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning scholarship and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the universitys academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day a retirement program medical & dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes the following;
Application review begins Monday August 11th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
30% Equipment Operation: Operates small to medium sized equipment such as mowers string trimmers snow blowers tractors trucks and other equipment used in landscape operations and snow removal.
5%: Coordinates work with Landscape Technicians and other crew members and keeps supervisor informed about work in progress. Performs equipment maintenance on sprayer units irrigation systems and other horticultural equipment.
5%: Performs other work as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 6:30 am -3:00 pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Joe Fearn
- High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
- One (1) year of experience in landscape and/or horticultural work.
- Must have Kansas Pesticide license and certification orable to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
- Must have a valid drivers license by the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.
- Previous experience that required the use of computer or handheld devices to communicate & perform work activities as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge of the methods practices techniques and tools used in the planting and care of common Midwestern turf care trees shrubs grasses and other ornamental plants as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of working with power tools and equipment in the landscape and grounds care trade as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge of the methods practices techniques and tools needed to correctly identify control and prevent plant diseases and insects as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience working in a college university or multi-building campus setting.
Position Overview
The Landscape Worker Senior position is responsible for the operating and maintaining of the Universitys physical plant and grounds. Work involves planting cultivating transplanting and caring for ornamental trees shrubs and flowers and all other aspects of general landscape and grounds care on campus. Work requires working independently and/or as a lead worker as well as operating work issued vehicles forklifts pallet jacks mowers string trimmers and other mechanized equipment.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3 PM
Facilities Services within KU Operationsplays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching learning and research. KU Operations supports KUs mission of learning scholarship and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the universitys academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day a retirement program medical & dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes the following;
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- List of 3 professional references
Application review begins Monday August 11th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
- Reach grasp lift carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work in temperature extremes both hot and cold - typically outdoors.
- Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.
- Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
- Must enter work order information digitally.
Employment Type
Full Time
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