Horticulture Technician - Highland Heights, United States - Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, United States

2 weeks ago

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Horticulture Technician (2 positions) Department Horticulture Compensation Title Position Number and and asst) Position Status Regular Work Schedule

Tues-Sat 6:30am-3:00pm or

Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm

Hours per Week 40 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.

We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.

Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position

To enhance the aesthetics of the University with the installation and maintenance of the campus landscape. Remove snow and ice from the roads and sidewalks on campus. Work hours may change subject to the needs of the University. This position is mission critical.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain the landscaping at the University.
Plant and install trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.
Keep the University free of ice and snow. This service is mission critical.
Apply pesticides, insecticides and herbicides. Keep records of all chemical applications and follow all the rules and regulations necessary to be compliant.
Pruning.
Assist with project and landscape design.
Plant propagation using methods that include seeding, cuttings and division.
Response to emergency situations as necessary during and after normal work hours.
Assist Operations & Maintenance Department, campus and community with issues related to the outdoor environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate in landscape development, horticulture, landscape design, turf-grass science and arbor-culture with 2 years of experience strongly preferred;

Acceptable equivalency is high school diploma/GED with 5 years of related experience;

May be filled at a lower level

Must possess:
1. valid driver's license;

Pesticide Applicator's License or 6 months to obtain this license;

3. basic computer skills;

4. ability to work in adverse weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, ice, etc;

5. good communication skills to interact with supervisors, co-workers and university community regarding work to be accomplished;

6.

ability to operate all related equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools (shovels, rakes, picks, pruning tools, etc), dump/pickup trucks, bobcats, tractors, loaders, seeders, aerators, sprayers, snow plows, gators, golf carts, chainsaws, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.

7. ability to perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion and lifting 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis;

8.

ability to work any and all hours necessary including responding to emergencies outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the university.

Any candidate chosen for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.

We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.

Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education Associates Degree Minimum Experience 2 years Salary $14.86/hr minimum Pay Grade S65

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2020S1289 Job Open Date 02/18/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Quick Link Is this an internal only posting?

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