Landscape Specialist Senior

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So,. are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides and oversees the Landscape Maintenance for the Madren Center, Martin Inn and Alumni & Visitors Center.

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Essential - Scheduling and Grounds Keeping Management: Schedules and performs grounds-keeping activities for a particular outlined area of campus. Prioritize the use of assigned equipment to ensure the most efficient and productive use. Inspect entire assigned area weekly to ensure it is aesthetically pleasing and to help prioritize weekly work schedule. Reads, understands, and implements landscape plans on site. Implement weather related campus clearing and cleanup plans whenever necessary.

15% - Essential - Record Keeping Supply Ordering and Equipment Maintenance: Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Ensures daily time card reflects where work was performed. Orders supplies and makes recommendations for equipment needs and purchases. Ensure weekly preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned landscape maintenance equipment.

15% - Essential - Pest Management: Identifies insect and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Assists in special projects such as plant surveys or product tests. Assists in conducting Integrated Pest Management Program. Directs handling and application of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

15% - Essential - Event Related Activities: Prepare outdoor spaces for scheduled events. Ensure patios, sidewalks and pavilion is clear of litter and debris before and after scheduled events.

10% - Essential - Monitor irrigation systems to ensure adequate moisture levels for various plant materails.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.

Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses - SC Private Applicator License

Work Experience: 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

70% - Stand for prolonged period

20% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

60% - Walk or move about

70% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

10% - Ascend or descend (i. e. stairs, ladder)

10% - Position self to accomplish task (i. e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

75% - Recognize or inspect visually

15% - Move, transport, raise or lower

60% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

90% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

60% - Exposure to heat or cold

40% - Exposure to dust/fumes

25% - Wet or humid

75% - Noise

40% - Vibration

40% - Mechanical hazards

25% - Chemical hazards

50% - Radiant energy hazards

20% - Burn hazards

5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i. e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm with occasional callbacks during inclement weather. Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 36,000. 00 - $ 38,000. 00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 1 employee

Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 5, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email . @clemson. edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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