Horticultural Attendant

Perform labor to maintain grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge. Chemical application, Pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, litter pick up. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Equipment may include riding and push mover, string trimmer, blower, backpack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, chain saw, Storm debris clean up, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, and planting.

50%- Operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plaza, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, roadsides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Support arboriculture service with labor to chip limbs, haul debris, perform tight chain saw work, pruning and chemical spraying, etc.

25%- Apply chemicals to control weeds, control pests, fertilize and amend soils, apply mulch to beds and under tree canopies, perform weed removal, assist with ornamental and Rower planting, litter removal, Litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc. Maintain interior plants to include watering, pruning, fertilizing, relocation, rotating, cleaning, treatment for disease and insects.

10%- Assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed.

10%-Perform inspections on mobile equipment and vehicles. Change blades and tires as necessary on mowers, keep some records, assist with preventative maintenance as required. Work special events (athletic, fraternity, public, etc.) to assist with litter control and related cleanup.

5%- Perform related work as assigned

One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR

Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

• Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67. 
• In accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure. 
• Ability to work in all weather conditions. Overtime and Weekend Work. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Climb ladders. Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods.  Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

Valid Driver's License 

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