Landscaper III

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ • 4h ago

Department Landscape Grounds Shop Category Grounds and Landscape Services Job Type Full-Time Overview The Landscaper III, a member of the Facilities Operations, provides assistance in support of Grounds operations by maintaining, preserving and improving the University grounds. The Landscaper follows all University safety rules and regulations at all times and is proficient in grounds maintenance and landscaping operations.This positions normal work week is Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, based on business needs, other work schedules may be assigned or required. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Observes university and departmental safety regulations, uses appropriate personal protective equipment and performs all work in a safe manner. Ensures proper care in the safe use and maintenance of all vehicles, tools and equipment used.- Operate tractors and attachments, small power equipment and attachments such as mowers, string trimmers, hedge shears, leaf blowers, etc.- Operate equipment under 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) for hauling soil, leaves, plants, wood and other items. Ability to pull a trailer over 10,000 GVW, CDL if necessary.- Perform snow and ice control operations by operating equipment by plowing in trucks or tractors.- Remove litter and debris from campus grounds.- In certain instances the ability to operate large equipment and load materials.- Operate and service all equipment and attachments owned or rented by Grounds, including backhoes and cherry pickers at a basic skill level.- May apply pesticides as directed by a licensed pesticide applicator.- Assist with the maintenance, preservation and improvement of University grounds to include installing and maintaining basic grounds landscape plantings, lawns and hard surfaces.- Landscaper 3 may perform Landscaper 4 skills for training purposes.- May be asked to coordinate assigned work of other Landscaper 3's and casuals, (and shop helpers and workers during snow removal) at the direction of the supervisor.- As necessary, perform overtime and after-hours work assignments. May be required to carry a two-way radio.- Provide regular feedback to staff; keep superior informed; be responsive to directives from superiors; support the unit, departmental and institutional goals.- Has mastered and is highly proficient in one of the key trades in Grounds including but not limited to horticulture, arboriculture, heavy equipment operator (backhoes, cherry pickers articulated loaders and other specialized equipment) turf management, irrigation, integrated pest management, soil science, greenhouse or nursery operations.- Layout and accomplish tasks as assigned without direct supervision.- A proven track record of good attendance and reliability.- Other duties as assigned. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.- Possess a high school diploma or an equivalency.- Must poses the physical dexterity and stamina required for grounds maintenance duties.- Must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.- Must have the ability to service and operate tractors and attachments, trucks and all other grounds equipment including hand tools.- As an essential employee, must be available to work overtime involving both early as well as late hours and weekends. Must be able to respond promptly to emergency call-ins during inclement weather including snow and ice conditions.- Must possess a valid driver's license.Preferred Qualifications: Special consideration will be given to applicants with extensive grounds maintenance background, heavy equipment operation, horticultural experience and pesticide knowledge.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functi

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