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Berea College lists this Landscape Specialist (I, II, or III) opportunity in berea, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Landscape SpecialistPosition performs all aspects of seasonal grounds operations such as mowing, trimming, edging, planting, weeding, and snow removal and ice control. The level of the Landscape Specialist position is dictated by the forementioned education and experience. Depending on the level of the position the incumbent may provide assistance to others in the planning, leadership and direction in the development and maintenance of landscaped areas and/or provides guidance on the proper maintenance of trees and other plants.Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance including; mowing, trimming, edging, weed control and removal, seeding, fertilizing, grounds clean-up including leaf removal, and snow and ice control operations.Maintains trees and other plants in a healthy condition and assists with the oversight of both in-house and contract maintenance of trees and other plants.Installs and maintains landscaped areas and provides guidance and direction to other grounds personnel involved in landscaping operations.Provides environmentally sensitive weed and pest control and provides guidance to others in these operations.In support of Berea College’s great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements on this position see: Labor Program GoalsEducation required to ensure success in this position:Landscape Specialist IH.S. Diploma/GEDLandscape Specialist IIH.S. Diploma/GEDLandscape Specialist IIIH.S. Diploma/GEDBachelors/Associates Degree in Related Field, higher education/trade schoolCertification in Arboriculture or HorticultureExperience required to ensure success in this position:Landscape Specialist IEntry level, minimum of 0-2 years' experience in landscape maintenance/careLandscape Specialist IIMinimum of 2 years' experience in landscape maintenance/careLandscape Specialist IIIMinimum of 5 years' experience in landscape maintenance/careSpecial skills, knowledge and abilities:Landscape Specialist IKnowledge of grounds and landscaping trades and materialsAbility to follow direction of others in the maintenance of campus landscapingAbility to safely operate all types of landscaping equipmentLandscape Specialist IIMust meet all requirements of Landscape Specialist IAbility to apply weed and pest control using environmentally sensitive methodsModerate knowledge of plant varieties and life cyclesAbility to supervise and provide proper instruction to student workersLandscape Specialist IIIMust meet all requirements of Landscape Specialist IIExtensive knowledge of plant varieties and life cyclesAbility to lead/supervise/train others to complete tasks safely and efficientlyAssists in planning/execution of projects, renovations, and landscape designLicense, certification, or registration necessary:Landscape Specialist IValid KY Driver's LicenseLandscape Specialist II/IIIValid KY Driver's LicenseAbility to obtain state applicators license in category N3 within 90 days of employmentPhysical requirements:Physical capability for manual laborAbility to lift 50 poundsAbility to work in extreme conditionsEnvironmental conditions:Working outside in weather extremes- sun and heat, rain, snow, cold temperatures;Working around hazardous equipment- lifts, tractors, front loaders, chain saws, mowers, etc.;Working in dangerous conditions- storms, trees, etc.;Working in garage- loud, dusty, greasy conditions.Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:Cars, trucks, tractors, mowers, trimmers, chain saw, power tools
Worksite address
berea, KY, 40403, US
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