Landscape Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Landscape Technician
Job Category	AFSCME Local 888
Department	IPO-Facilities Grounds-Nwk
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Landscape Technician. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Under limited direction, leads, guides, instructs and trains grounds group leaders, groundworkers and/or other employees in diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facilities, multipurpose areas of the University and equipment. May perform any duties of the group.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	16
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	41653.500
Annual Mid Range Salary	49085.180
Annual Maximum Salary	56516.850
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 888
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit	Facilities Maintenance – New Brunswick
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent plus three years of landscape work experience, including the operation of heavy equipment and encompassing all aspects of the maintenance, care and installation of landscape or one year college-level agriculture courses plus two years of landscape experience, including the operation of heavy equipment.
Certifications/Licenses	Requires a valid driver’s license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with airbrake endorsement and a NJ Pesticide Applicator License Category 3B must be obtained, at the expense of the employee, within 90 days of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must obtain certification in a recognized landscape technician program within one year of employment. This position requires drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal law. Must have the ability to read, write and speak English as commensurate with job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	Operates University vehicles and equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Special Conditions	Shift hours/Schedule: 6AM – 2:30PM Mon-Fri Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3228
Posting Open Date	11/30/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY: To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 12/8/2023. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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