NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Landscape Specialist III
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.11/hr - $19.11/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Landscape Specialist III to maintain assigned grounds areas and athletic fields at the University of Central Missouri. The role involves supervising maintenance employees, providing training, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations related to athletic fields.
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Responsibilities
Maintain an assigned grounds area and athletic fields
In the absence of the Athletic Grounds Supervisor, supervise athletic fields maintenance employees, to include assign daily tasks to employees assigned to athletic fields maintenance; oversee projects progress to ensure proper completion
Provide hands-on training and direct supervision of athletic fields maintenance staff and student workers to ensure the proper maintenance of landscape equipment, athletic fields, intramural fields, turf, and other related areas
Provide technical assistance and update on issues to the Athletics Grounds Supervisor to establish decisions and needs related to athletic fields
Maintain records of chemical use and work performed, including mowing, seeding, fertilization, and aeration
Calculate, and order seeds, fertilizer, and other materials required
Operate and repair computerized irrigation systems
Mix, apply, and document the application of chemicals for the Athletics Field Pest Control Program
Apply horticulture/agriculture chemicals to control disease and/or pests
Maintain athletic venues in accordance with American Physical Plant Association (APPA) Service Level Guidelines and NCAA regulations and guidelines
Cut turf grass to ensure proper heights on athletic fields, in compliance with NCAA regulations
Cut grass to designated heights in surrounding areas and ditches
Implement cultural practices, to include: verticut, aerification, spike, and slice
Seed/over seed, fertilize, and implement the pest control schedule
Identify different types of turf grasses and potential turf diseases and make recommendations to resolve and/or avoid turf problems
Maintaining a smooth and debris-free playing surface and surrounding areas
Operate, repair, and/or perform maintenance on lawn maintenance equipment, to include walk behind mower, riding mowers of various types, push mower, string trimmer, edger, lawn sweeper, verticutter, and related equipment
Supervise assigned grounds maintenance employees performing landscaping duties
Provide hands-on training and direct supervision of grounds maintenance staff and student workers to ensure the proper maintenance of landscape equipment
Ensure compliance with safety procedures
Evaluate disciplinary situations and recommend disciplinary action to the Supervisor and/or Manager
Participate in the interview process for new hires and recommend new hires to the Athletics Grounds Supervisor, as requested. In the absence of Athletic Grounds Supervisor, supervise all Athletic grounds employees
Snow removal team leader
Direct employees and contractors through snow removal plan
Layout athletic fields and intramural fields for specific markings, in compliance with NCAA regulations
Mix field marking paint at specified percentages to ensure proper visibility of lines
Apply athletic field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields, in compliance with NCAA regulations
Assist the Applicator Technician in maintaining an inventory and record of chemicals and chemical applications
Assist the Applicator Technician in maintaining the spray equipment
Install and repair irrigation systems, to include replacement of lines, swing joints, heads and nozzles
Identify irrigation deficiencies perform repairs, as necessary
Determine watering schedules by programming the computer to meet specific watering schedules
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years experience in Landscape Maintenance, to include: six months experience in horticultural-related pesticide application
Must obtain Missouri Certified Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months
Knowledge of laws governing the safe use of pest control products, including the State Pesticide Use Act
Ability to read, interpret, and apply NCAA provisions for proper field markings
Ability to mix paints to ensure the brightness of lines
Working knowledge of fertilizer and formulations
Lifting (Weight) - 50lbs
Exposure to Horticultural/Agricultural Chemicals
Preferred
A minimum of 20 credit hours in horticulture-related courses
Supervisory experience
Missouri Certified Pesticide Applicators License
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year
Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year
Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire
Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
Company
NEOGOV
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