Landscape Technician - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Details:

Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Landscape Technician
Job Category
AFSCME Local 888
Department
IPO-Facilities Grounds-NB
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Landscape Technician for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O),

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Leads, guides, instructs and trains lower level employees and performs independent work in the care and maintenance of grounds to include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, edging, trash and leaf removal, recycling, weeding, fertilizing, liming, pruning, mulching, dead-heading and watering.
Identifies and treats pest infestations in the maintenance of grounds. Instructs, trains and oversees groundsworker employees and/or other employees in landscaping standards and processes.
Performs installation and renovation of landscape additions including, but not limited to, trees shrubs, flowers, retaining walls, walks, patios and planters.
Performs topsoil installation, rough and fine grading and the establishment of lawn from seed and sod.
In the maintenance of specific turf grass areas, performs aeration, slice seeding, topdressing, and identification of insect, weed and disease infestations.
Operates power equipment including, but not limited to, slice seeder, aerator, rototiller, tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, topdressors, and spray equipment.
As assigned, performs snow removal duties using snow shovels, snow blowers and snow vehicles/plows.
Performs storm water maintenance.
Performs related duties as required.

Position Status

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

AFSCME

Seniority Unit

PERS

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent plus three years of landscape work experience, including the operation of heavy equipment and encompassing all aspects of the maintenance, care and installation of landscape or one year collegelevel agriculture courses plus two years of landscape experience, including the operation of heavy equipment.

Certifications/Licenses

Requires a valid driver's license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with airbrake endorsement and a NJ Pesticide Applicator License Category 3B must be obtained, at the expense of the employee, within 90 days of employment.
This position requires drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal law.
Must obtain certification in a recognized landscape technician program within one year of employment.
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English as commensurate with job duties and lift.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment