Grounds Horticulture Technician (FT), CF3N30352FOM

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the landscaping and maintenance of campus grounds; performs other related work as required.

Responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of all planting beds on campus.Performs the identification, selection, ordering, planting, removal, watering, fertilization, pest and disease control, and pruning of trees and shrubs, flowers and plantings.Selects, mixes and applies chemical herbicides, pesticides fertilizers and keeps accurate treatment records of each.Participates in snow removal operations.Participates in turf installation, maintenance, and care.Performs maintenance and repairs on college owned equipment.Maintains and uses landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assigned duties.Occasionally performs minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalk and parking lots.Erects regulatory and information signing.Periodically supports the work of building maintenance staff.Occasionally supervises grounds staff in horticulture projects and tasks.Occasionally assists Athletic Technician and Irrigation Technician.Daily outdoor trash pickup.Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training or conferences.Performs work safely in accordance with facilities department and college safety procedures and protocols. Completes college required training sessions.Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.Daily creation and completion of work orders and time reports.Other related duties as assigned.