Pittsburgh, PA30+ days ago
Core responsibilities will include: • Performing the following grounds maintenance functions: Soil preparation, Pruning, Trimming, Cultivation, Weeding, Leaf and trash cleanup and removal • Preparing campus athletic fields and other designated grounds for event use • Mows grass using a variety of equipment including tractor mounted or rotary mowers and towed gang mowers • Operating trucks and other automotive equipment with attachments for plowing snow, sweeping, landscaping, and other various grounds and pavement maintenance tasks; and pavement maintenance tasks • Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, prepares and applies designated fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for treatment of plant, shrub, tree, and lawn conditions • Requisition job parts and supplies • Work diligently on assigned work and record time and other expenses associated with jobs accurately • Complete all work safely and timely • Performs other duties as assigned. Gardener II: • In addition to the above associated requirements for Gardener I, to join at the Gardener II level requires the following additional certifications and experience: • Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the trade required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred • Pesticide certification for the state of PA in categories 6,7 and 10 required • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.