The following responsibilities describe the general nature of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory.
â¯Scheduling and assisting landscape contractors
Ordering of supplies and plant material
Assist seasonal employees
Turf maintenance including mowing, edging, clean-up, and removal of debris
Planting, weeding, mulching, watering, trimming, and pruning; snow removal
Application of fertilizers and pesticides as appropriate
Operation and basic maintenance of tools, equipment, and implements (some motorized) used to accomplish the tasks associated with the position
Participate in emergency clean-up as needed due to severe weather
Maintaining Barn work area in a clean and organized manner
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Required Skills
â¯Ability to implement a landscape maintenance plan
Ability to lead landscape-based projects
Ability to work individually as well as manage the work of other employees and outside contractors
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to make basic calculations related to chemical applications and ordering supplies and materials
Ability to use landscape and garden related maintenance equipment and tools, including power-driven tools; prior landscape maintenance experience preferred
Computer knowledge in Microsoft software
Valid driver’s license
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Education and/or Experience
Associates degree or higher (preferred) in horticulture or related field
2 years+ experience with turf and landscape maintenance
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Physical Demands of Work Environmentâ¯
â¯The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:â¯While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:â¯The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.â¯The employee will work with chemicals, solvents, cryogenic liquids, lasers, and radiation emitting devices.