Job Description:
Clemson University
Job ID:108881
Location:Clemson University
Full/Part Time:Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
JOB SUMMARY:
Operates turf-grass maintenance related equipment including mowers, sprayers, loaders, tractors and tractor implements commonly used to care for turf-grass requiring advanced levels of skill and technical knowledge. Provides turf care and identifies plant disease. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
40% - Essential - Equipment Operation & Management: Operates tractors with various implements for turf care: York rake, pulverizer, de-thatcher, fertilizer spreader, aerator and topdresser. Operates various mowers throughout designated areas of campus. Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. Performs seasonal projects such as removal of snow and ice with tractor, brooms and snowplows when present. Assists with seasonal area leaf removal and mulching.
35% - Essential - Turf Care: Mix and apply unrestricted herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators and fertilizers to turf areas under the guidance of the turf manager. Identifies weed and disease problems in turf-grassed areas and reports to manager. Prepares soil and plant tissue samples for lab analysis.
15% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains less experienced landscapers in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing. Trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Conducts safety training. Monitors crew in the field for safe work practices.
10% - Essential - Safety: Follows established safety procedures including proper equipment calibration, PPE requirements, and equipment maintenance. Cleans equipment and vehicles. Notify supervisor of needed repairs to vehicles and equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School or Equivalent and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Vocational or Technical Training; 8 years of trade specific experience or 6 years plus an associates degree or higher. SC Pesticide Applicator's License, OSHA 30.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Vocational or Technical Training; 8 years of trade specific experience or 6 years plus an associates degree or higher. SC Pesticide Applicator's License, OSHA 30.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
75% - Exposure to heat or cold
75% - Exposure to dust/fumes
50% - Wet or humid
75% - Noise
75% - Vibration
75% - Mechanical Hazards
25% - Chemical hazards
75% - Radiant energy hazards
50% - Burn hazards
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm. Standard Hours: 40
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 30, 2024
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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