Landscape Worker Senior

Requisition Number

27809BR

60% Horticultural maintenance: Prunes and trims plantings to acquire desired effect, to remove diseased or dead parts, to contain size of plantings, etc. Acts as lead worker with crews in planting, maintaining and treating lawns, flower beds and other horticultural plantings. Uses chemical treatments on plantings for pest and disease control as instructed. Inspects areas to determine the need for work to be done and directs efforts accordingly.

30% Equipment Operation: Operates small to medium sized equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, snow blowers, tractors, trucks, and other equipment used in landscape operations and snow removal.

5% Coordinates work with Landscape Technicians and other crew members and keeps supervisor informed about work in progress. Performs equipment maintenance on sprayer units, irrigation systems and other horticultural equipment.

5% Performs other work as assigned.

Department

FS Maintenance Services

Position Overview

Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Work involves planting, cultivating, transplanting and caring for ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers and all other aspects of general landscape and grounds care on campus. Work requires working independently and/or as a lead worker as well as operating work issued vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, mowers, string trimmers and other mechanized equipment.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career look no farther than the University of Kansas. KU offers great benefits to employees with paid vacation & sick leave, paid holidays, retirement program, medical & dental insurance as well as life insurance. KU also offers educational opportunities for employees. Newly announced tuition assistance program offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at:

KU is a great place to work!

Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3 PM

Position Requirements

Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold - typically outdoors.

Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.

Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Must pass internal "horticultural knowledge evaluation" job expectation goals within the first 6 months of appointment.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.

One (1) year of experience in landscape and/or horticultural work.

Ability to obtain Kansas Pesticide license and certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.

Previous experience that required the use of computer or handheld devices to communicate & perform work activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and tools used in the planting and care of common Midwestern turf care, trees, shrubs, grasses and other ornamental plants.

Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of working with power tools and equipment in the landscape and grounds care trade.

Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and tools needed to correctly identify, control and prevent plant diseases and insects.

Possession of Kansas Pesticide license at the time of hire.

Experience working in a college, university or multi-building campus setting.

Contact Information to Applicants

Joe Fearn

Additional Candidate Instruction

Please include a resume addressing how you meet the required qualifications, cover letter, and the names and contact information to three references with your completed online application.

Application review will begin on Monday, May 20th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range

$15.75/hr

Application Review Begins

20-May-2024

Anticipated Start Date

24-Jun-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

1.0

Reg/Temp

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Employee Class

B-University Support Staff

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3 PM

Union

055

Job Family

Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access,, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045,, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205,, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).