Landscape Specialist, Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University



Job ID:108802

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs landscape maintenance tasks requiring moderately advanced skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines, including landscape irrigation, ornamentals and turf grass. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% - Essential - Equipment Operation:
Operates all types of landscape and heavy equipment for grounds maintenance and improvements.

25% - Essential - Pruning and Sample Preparation:
Prunes damaged or diseased plants, including trees, with emphasis towards restoring to natural shape. Prepares plant samples and soil samples for lab analysis. Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Orders and maintains supply of parts and materials. Plantings Installation: Installs landscape plantings from landscape plans.

15% - Essential - Training:
Trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Conducts safety training. Monitors crew in the field for safe work practices.

15% - Essential - Pest Management:
Identifies insects and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Mixes and applies unrestricted use herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to turf, shrubs and trees.

10% - Essential - Special Events Assistance:
Assists with special event setup. Assists with snow and ice removal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial or groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal Work Experience: 1+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

60% - Exposure to heat or cold
50% - Exposure to dust/fumes
25% - Wet or humid
70% - Noise
40% - Vibration
40% - Mechanical hazards
30% - Chemical hazards
60% - Radiant energy hazards
40% - Burn hazards
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
25% - Chemical hazards
60% - Radiant energy hazards
40% - Burn hazards
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Work schedule is Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. Standard Hours: 40

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 8, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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