Gardener

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Hiring Range:

$30.58/hour. Compensation will be based on education experience skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

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The University Operations division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty staff students and visitors of SCU. We are successful as a team when we:

Put the needs of our customers first
Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business
Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thrive

We focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional dependable service. We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis leveraging technology and employee training. Finally we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication. We expect all members of our team new and veteran alike to advance the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.

Purpose of Position:

Maintains University Grounds and Landscaping

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess a general knowledge of flowers shrubs and trees commonly grown in.
California and possess the knowledge and ability to maintain plant material and turf in a neat and orderly condition.
Recognizes plant diseases pests and general conditions of plant life and performs methods to correct such conditions including the application of fertilizers and pesticides.
Safely operates cleans and cares for hand and power tools such as edger blower mower chain saw aerator chipper man lift rot-o-tiller vacuum fork lift hedge trimmer and string edger.
Possess a good understanding of the personal safety equipment required for each piece of equipment.
Operates manual irrigation systems and performs minor irrigation repairs (including nozzle and head replacements).
Landscaped areas sidewalks and parking lots are to be kept clean of debris and litter.
Landscaped areas are to be kept free of weeds by means of herbicides and/or hand cultivation.
Replaces damaged turf and plants.
Transplants flowers shrubs and trees.
Installs soil amendments and header boards for new plantings.
Makes recommendations for plant selections maintenance methods and designs.
Performs manual labor as required for various irrigation and landscape projects.
Performs furniture moves and furniture deliveries set-ups and pick-ups for both indoor and outdoor events.

Qualifications:

Four (4) years of experience in landscape maintenance and demonstrated skill in tasks described above are required.
Must possess a valid California drivers license.
Be able to pass a physical examination for pesticide respirator use.
Preference will be given to applicants who have completed recognized courses in landscape
maintenance.
Works under general supervision and also independently as well as with the entire crew.
Ability to follow job-related oral and written instructions in English and keep written records and perform simple computer data input.
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Knowledge of relevant safety regulations is required.
Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects up to 65 lbs. safely.
Frequent kneeling and bending of knees and back is required.
Able to work at elevated heights by means of a ladder extension ladder or man-lift.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments. This position is included in the SCU maintenance bargaining unit. Union membership is a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally.Information about Title IX can be found at can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources and and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at or by email at

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.