Landscape Worker

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27407BR

FS Maintenance Services


Position Overview

This position is responsible for performing manual work in the support of maintenance tasks and activities in grounds keeping. The work includes participation in planting, pruning, application of chemicals for fertilization and pest control, general maintenance, and other elements of the full range of horticultural work, including the operation of work issued vehicles, light trucks, or other mechanized equipment. Routine assignments may be performed independently. May be required on occasion to work with a variety of skilled-trades craft workers.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career look no farther than the University of Kansas. KU offers great benefits to employees with paid vacation & sick leave, paid holidays, retirement program, medical & dental insurance as well as life insurance. KU also offers educational opportunities for employees. Tuition assistance program for offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees!  Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

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Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM


Job Description

55% - Turf:

  • Mows turf areas with string trimmers, hand push, and riding mowers.
  • Prepares areas by removing trash and weeds, arranging flower-bed edges, sidewalks, etc.
  • Assists in irrigation of turf.
  • Assists in the application of chemical fertilizers, and pest control agents.
  • Prepares mowers in-field, and in-shop by performing minor maintenance such as changing oil, sparkplugs, replacing belts, sharpening blades, etc.
  • Operates weed-eaters, and edgers in finish work on turf prior to and after mowing.
  • Assists in the laying of sod.
  • Operates tractors and other machinery as well as performs hand work in the preparation of seed beds for the seeding of turf areas.
  • Assists in the seeding of turf.
  • Keeps simple records associated with the maintenance of equipment and turf areas.
30% - General:
  • Maintains flowerbeds by planting, raking, removing weeds, and watering.
  • Applies chemical fertilizers and pest controls to flowerbeds, shrubs, and tree plantings.
  • Digs holes, moves loads and assists in the planting of trees and shrubs.
  • Prunes trees and shrubs.
  • Loads and transports plants, trees and shrubs to installation sites using trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Operates leaf vacuums.
  • Grades and levels planting sites using hand and power tools, and tractors.
  • Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, steps and stairs and ramp approaches to buildings using snow blower and other equipment. 
  • Performs detailed weed and trash cleaning and plant maintenance of specific areas on a routine or as assigned basis.
10% - Related:
  • Completes necessary paperwork and record keeping.
  • Informs supervisor of status of work projects.
  • Adjusts ventilation on plants.
  • Performs minor equipment maintenance projects as assigned.
5% - Performs other work as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold - typically outdoors.
  • Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.
  • Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
  • Must enter work order information digitally.
  • Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.

    • Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Six months of experience in landscape, grounds, crop production and/or horticultural maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of standard equipment used in landscape and grounds maintenance.
  • Experience maintaining small motor equipment.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures while working around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Joe Fearn
    [email protected]
    785-864-0360


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application will include your current contact information including email, phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. 

    Application review will begin on Monday, March 25th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. 


    Advertised Salary Range

    $14.70/hr


    Application Review Begins

    25-Mar-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    08-Apr-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    B-University Support Staff


    Work Schedule

    Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM


    Job Family

    Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, [email protected], 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


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