Landscape Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago

DeLand, Florida, United States Stetson University Full time
Job Summary

This position, under the direct supervision of the Grounds Manager, performs skilled grounds maintenance using a variety of power equipment. The Landscape Technician calibrates equipment, manicures, and weeds and trims various species of native plants. This position also manages trees and trims as required. The Landscape Technician maintains walks and drives as required. This position installs new landscape material as needed, as well as adjusts and replaces irrigation heads, maintains irrigation controls and low voltage light fixtures.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
  • Safely operate power mowers, tractors, light trucks, edgers, clippers, and other handheld power tools used in the grounds maintenance industry
  • Inspect and maintain equipment and machines following a preventative maintenance program
  • Lay sod; water grounds; rake; pick up paper and other debris from assigned areas; install landscaping and repair roads
  • Assist in the set-up of various events held on the premises
  • Assist in recommending, coordinating, and/or implementing as directed, short- and long-term plans and programs for an integrated landscape management
  • Install new landscapes and materials as specified by Landscape Architect
  • Maintain privacy and decorative fence; provide paint touch-up as needed to both fence and facilities
  • Conduct periodic inspections of premises and grounds to assure appropriate measures are taken to prevent occurrence/reoccurrence of problems associated with an integrated pest management and landscape programs
  • Support on-the-job training of newly hired staff members
  • Maintain an effective working relationship, both inter- and intra-departmentally
  • Respond to building and grounds complaints, remedy problems, and keep constituents informed in a timely manner
  • Effectively plan and perform in a multi-task environment and meeting self- or pre-imposed objectives and deadlines; exercises the use of independent judgement
  • Performs other site and position specific duties as assigned
Required Skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written English
  • Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the turf maintenance industry
  • Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work in adverse environmental conditions
  • Skills in the operation of light trucks, tractors, and mowing equipment
  • Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate quantities and determine appropriate ratios and mixtures
  • Ability to work independently and maintain accurate data logs, records, and information sheets as may be required
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others
  • Ability to carry and lift moderately heavy objects (20-30 lb.) to very heavy objects (100 lb. or over)
  • Ability to walk over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, climb stepladders, and work in confined spaces
  • Ability to walk and climb stairs and provide manual labor necessary to fulfill job functions; many buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators
  • Ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida. Frequently performs work outside and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors.
Required Experience
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred but not essential with appropriate experience
  • One (1) year of experience in landscaping

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.

Salary Grade: 2

Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written EnglishKnowledge of tools and equipment used in the turf maintenance industryKnowledge of occupational safety rules and practicesAbility to perform strenuous physical work in adverse environmental conditionsSkills in the operation of light trucks, tractors, and mowing equipmentKnowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate quantities and determine appropriate ratios and mixturesAbility to work independently and maintain accurate data logs, records, and information sheets as may be requiredAbility to effectively interact and communicate with othersAbility to carry and lift moderately heavy objects (20-30 lb.) to very heavy objects (100 lb. or over)Ability to walk over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, climb stepladders, and work in confined spacesAbility to walk and climb stairs and provide manual labor necessary to fulfill job functions; many buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevatorsAbility to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida. Frequently performs work outside and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors.

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