Athletics Gardener

CSU Careers•Fresno, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled horticultural work in specialized planting areas and ornamental gardens on campus for a major portion of time. Related assignments may include mowing, irrigation repairs, tool and equipment maintenance. Typically performs specialized gardening functions on the campus grounds, landscape features and parking lots to assure proper maintenance to align with department and university mission. May perform general grounds maintains in support of the department and other duties as assigned. This position may require after-hours and weekend work.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the names, characteristics, and use of trees, shrubs and flowers
Proper use and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment
Flower and plant propagation techniques, pruning techniques, characteristics of fertilizers, soil conditioners, soils, and the effects of environment on plant life
Knowledge of drought-tolerant plant varieties
Knowledge of plant pests, diseases and nutritional deficiencies
Skills and abilities to care for and maintain plants in all stages of growth
Develop and execute an ornamental planting program
Mix soils and fertilizers for plantings
Read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
Follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and promote a positive, service oriented collegial work environment with people of diverse backgrounds
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License, with a good driving record
Two years of experience in the cultivation and care of ornamental plants including planting, watering, fertilizing, transplanting, and pruning
Specialized skills in planting and cultivating planting areas and ornamental gardens throughout the campus landscapes
Requires skills in pruning and caring for all ornamental plants, shrubs and trees especially in an Arboretum setting

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas in an institution setting
Four years of experience in the cultivation and care of ornamental plants and large landscapes
Experience in a full range of horticultural work on performance turf and play fields or golf courses
Knowledge of Mountain West Conference and NCAA regulations and standards regarding the setup and marking of athletic fields for games
Knowledge of or ability to understand how to re-sod, re-grade, aerate, and topdress athletic fields