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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Landscape Specialist I

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.25/hr - $16.25/hr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is associated with the University of Central Missouri, and they are seeking a Landscape Specialist I. The role involves maintaining campus lawns, planting and maintaining trees and shrubs, operating snow removal equipment, and inspecting playground equipment.

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Responsibilities

Maintain campus lawns

Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, hedges, annual flower beds, and planters by pruning and trimming

Remove litter, sand, dirt, and debris from assigned area

Operate and/or utilize truck mounted plow, sidewalk plow, shovel, and/or ice scraper, chemical melt, or sand to remove snow/ice

Inspect, repair, install, and perform routine maintenance of playground equipment/areas

Operate computerized irrigation controller and repair irrigation system as needed

Mow, edge, trim, irrigate, and fertilize campus lawns

Prepare areas and sow seed and/or lay sod

Operate and/or perform routine maintenance on lawn maintenance equipment, to include: walk behind mower, riding mowers of various types, push mower, string trimmer, edger, lawn sweeper, vericutter, and related equipment

Apply insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to control disease, weeds, and insects

Serve as Lead Worker of student employees assigned to the area

Perform routine inspections of playground equipment/areas and maintain records

Perform repairs and/or maintenance on area to ensure equipment and area remain safe

Install equipment for assigned playground area

Qualification

Grounds maintenanceLandscape maintenanceIrrigation system repairHorticultural chemicals knowledgeTurf care knowledgeBasic math skillsLift 50lbs

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture

Working knowledge of common horticultural/agricultural chemicals and their proper use

Working knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf care

Basic math and measuring skills to safely calculate and mix horticultural/agricultural chemicals and fertilizers

Ability to calibrate spray equipment and fertilizer application equipment

Lifting (Weight) - 50lbs

Exposure to Horticultural/Agricultural Chemicals

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