Landscape Technician II

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice and inclusive leadership and service. 

JOB SUMMARY 
The Landscape Technician II assists in performing essential services to the Hamline University campus including: landscape maintenance, landscape construction and implementation, installation and ongoing care of woody and herbaceous plant materials, ornamental and athletic turf and variety of athletic performance surfaces, irrigation system operation, repair and installation, tree care, and primary snow and ice management while maintaining high standards of site presentation excellence. This position will also assist other Facilities Services personnel as directed. 

Compensation: $27,00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Collaborate on a wide variety of land care and exterior site maintenance and management including plant, tree, turf and hardscapes.
•    Participates in maintenance and repair of campus hardscapes, sidewalks, roads and parking lots.
•    Help perform spring planting, mulching, watering and weeding of planting beds throughout the growing season.
•    Assist with landscape construction and implementation including a variety of equipment operation and irrigation systems
•    Perform critical Snow and Ice Removal including large equipment operation.
•    Athletic fields, track and court maintenance and preparation, meeting NCAA requirements and safety standards.
•    Operate and maintain equipment and vehicles used in operations and irrigation
•    Other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 
This position reports to the: Director of Facilities Operations and gets work direction from the Lead Landscape Technician III. Assists and works with all Facilities Services personnel as requested 
Employee Supervision: May assist in the direction of 1-2 student workers 

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 
N/A 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES 

•    Have the knowledge of plant materials and care including turf management.
•    Have the knowledge of irrigation systems operations installation, repair and management
•    Have the ability to operate a wide variety of landscape equipment including snow and ice removal equipment.
•    Have the ability to communicate effectively in various forms and within a team framework.
•    Have the ability to work and make decisions and exercise judgment independently.
•    Have the ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and holidays.

Have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•    Two year degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, closely related post high school education, or three years of directly related work experience in campus land care, athletic turf, or commercial/institutional grounds maintenance.
•    High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
•    Must be 18 years or older.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Be a Certified Landscape Professional with MNLA

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

•    Hold a valid Minnesota Pesticide Applicators License (A,E) or obtain within 90 days.
•    Hold a valid Minnesota Driver's License
•    Pass a criminal background check
•    Pass a pre-employment occupational physical

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT 
Must perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:

•    Have the ability to perform the physical demands of the job ( e.g. heavy lifting over 50 pounds, climbing and working from ladders to heights over 20 feet, working from kneeling and stooping positions
•    Ability to work outdoors during extreme weather conditions (e.g. rain, snow, freezing temperatures, heat and humidity)
•    Operating equipment with vibration and noise
•    Operating a wide range of power equipment including loaders and forklift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•    This is a full time, 1.0 FTE non-exempt position which requires a minimum of 40 hours a week, 12 months a year
•    Is a member of a local unionized bargaining unit
•    This position requires overtime during peak seasons
•    Occasional night and or weekend work may be required

EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT 
Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. 

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.