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Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon.

Title: GardenerPosition Type: Staff Full-TimeDays Per Week: Monday - FridayHours Per Week: 40VP Area: Finance and AdministrationDepartment: Facilities ManagementLocation: Elon Main CampusPosition SummaryGardeners are assigned to areas (zone) that they are responsible for the health and appearance of the landscape. The primary responsibilities are pruning, floral/shrub beds, preventative maintenance, spraying, and other landscape maintenance. This positions essential to the overall aesthetics that has been established at Elon University.Benefits of Working at ElonAs an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities. Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations. Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation. Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment. Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university. Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic. Free use of campus fitness facilities. Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics. Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.Minimum Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED with Other of experiencePreferred Education and ExperienceAssociate degree, or vocational or technical school degree in Horticulture or related field.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. As full-time employees a gardener can be assigned help (temporary employees or student workers). Gardener must then be able to delegate and be mindful of the work that is being completed. Communicating is essential to be able to complete the tasks at hand. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the ability to read and understand maintenance journals to perform preventative maintenance and other related tasks. MATHMATICS SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY Essential while operating equipment to avoid potentially dangerous situations when operating in a University campus environment. Sound judgment must be used to protect students, facility, and staff while operating equipment.Required Other Training, Certifications, or LicensingDriver’s license and be insurable by the University carrier. Must possess NC Pesticide License or acquire within six (6) months of being hired.Job Duties<ul><li>A gardener is responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of all the floral, shrub, and beds areas within their assigned areas.  This shall include but not limited to chemical applications, weed removal, fertilization, watering, pruning, removal of dead plant material, and litter pickup responsibilities.</li><li>Gardeners are assigned a number of tasks according to the time of year and additional responsibilities delegated by the manager. Tasks range from landscape renovation, fertility program, ground repair, pressure washing, and mulching.</li><li>Gardeners will assist with installation and maintenance of annual and perennial flower beds, as well as plant replacements.  They will document the plant materials in their assigned zone areas and generate a list of replacement plants annually.</li><li>Perform scheduled maintenance activities to include but not limited to the support of special events, projects, conferences, and other activities hosted on the campus of Elon University.</li><li>Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.</li></ul>Special Instructions to Applicants: The position is part of the Elon Emergency Response team and is required to be available to assist with preparation, throughout, and after inclement weather events. This is not limited to only inclement weather events, but all University emergency events. There is assigned evenings and weekend work from time to time.

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If this is not the right opportunity for you then please check out our available positions with Branches across the state in: Apex Corporate, Apex, Clayton, Charlotte, East Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Matthews, Supply, Wake Forest, and Wilmington. Areas of supervision include landscape installation, irrigation system installation, management of subcontractors and performing certain planning, administrative and regulatory functions.

<div id="ConfigurablePageDetail__JobDescription"><div>We are looking for a crew leader with experience in running equipment, plant and tree installation, pavers, sod installation, and seeding & strawing. This individual must have a strong eye for detail, be able to follow instructions, and complete work within the allotted time. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required. The Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader is a hands-on position in charge of managing the day-to-day operations of all contracted work to be performed on an assigned jobsite. Areas of supervision include landscape installation, irrigation system installation, management of subcontractors and performing certain planning, administrative and regulatory functions. The site supervisor will read job plans and specifications and install jobs consistent with those specifications and Bland Landscaping Company criteria. Responsibilities: Included but Not Limited to the Following:<ul><li class="MsoNormal">Supervise and train installation crews on all aspects of installation services including promoting safety.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Execute the contracted scope of installation projects.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Read and execute job plans per specification for the contracted scope.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Install plantings, lawns, irrigation, and hardscapes.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Digging, tilling, planting, raking, watering, and clean-up of landscapes</li><li class="MsoNormal">Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Bagged and Bulk Material handling</li><li class="MsoNormal">Schedule and monitor daily work assignments.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Perform and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Submit daily BOSS Mobile Timesheet</li><li class="MsoNormal">Administrative Paperwork</li><li class="MsoNormal">Truck and Trailer standardization and cleanliness</li><li class="MsoNormal">Use of technology for communication</li><li class="MsoNormal">Communicate daily with Production Manager on progress and planning.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Daily start up and shut down procedures.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Job Quality</li><li class="MsoNormal">Hours management</li><li class="MsoNormal">Safe driving of company-owned vehicles (with or without trailers)</li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to adjust irrigation controllers and basic knowledge of irrigation components.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and subcontractors.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Safe operation and maintenance of equipment</li><li class="MsoNormal">Participate in snow removal in the winter months.</li></ul>Pay/Benefits Package<ul><li class="MsoNormal">$50,000-$58,000 Yearly Salary</li><li class="MsoNormal">BCBS Health Insurance w/ Vision/Dental Option</li><li class="MsoNormal"> Paid Time Off annually + 11 Observed Holidays</li><li class="MsoNormal">401K.</li></ul>Note<ul><li class="MsoNormal">As we continue to grow as a company, all positions have significant opportunities for advancement. Providing the candidate meets the proper qualifications and ambitious work ethic. </li><li class="MsoNormal">If this is not the right opportunity for you then please check out our available positions with Branches across the state in: Apex Corporate, Apex, Clayton, Charlotte, East Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Matthews, Supply, Wake Forest, and Wilmington.</li></ul> Equal Employment Opportunity Statement<ul><li class="MsoNormal">Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.</li></ul>DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.</div></div> Required Skills Expectations of:<ul><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Positive Attitude & Solid Work Ethic</li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Punctuality & Dependability</li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Company Uniform & PPE Policy</li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Company Safety Policy</li></ul> Requirements<ul><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis</li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis</li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to work outside in all weather conditions</li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must be able to work with minimal supervision</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must be able to pass a criminal background check</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures</li><li class="MsoNormal">Must be able to pass a criminal background check</li></ul> Required Experience

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