Gardener S07

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Performs skilled landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks including but not limited to: landscape design, tree/shrub transplanting, pruning and removals, flower bed design/selection, and agri-chemical applications Performs manual labor for general landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks including but not limited to: turf maintenance, plant/bed maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties as assigned Operates a wide variety of landscape maintenance and snow removal equipment Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities Overall, provides technical support for all Grounds Department activities Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies. Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet seasonal work demands Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods May come into contact with sewage and dead animals This position is covered by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement At the end of the probationary period employees will be required to pay union dues per article 1 of the agreement All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities This is a Contract, union position within the UAW. The starting pay rate is $27.13/hour. We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three year experience, to include one (1) year leadership experience in grounds maintenance or related field w/emphasis on ornamental plant care required
• Valid US motor vehicle operator license required.
• Will be required to obtain NYS pesticide applicator’s license category 3a within 3 years of hire date
• Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills in order to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community.
• Is motivated to learn and takes initiative to be proactive
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision
• Demonstrated experience utilizing independent judgment and problem solving to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Current pesticide applicator’s license preferred
• Experience in landscape maintenance and snow removal in a commercial or high-volume residential landscape setting preferred
• Assoc. Degree and or additional education/training in applied plant sciences (e.g. arboriculture, ornamental horticulture, phytopathology, agronomy)

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks including but not limited to: landscape design, tree/shrub transplanting, pruning and removals, flower bed design/selection, and agri-chemical applications
• Performs manual labor for general landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks including but not limited to: turf maintenance, plant/bed maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties as assigned
• Operates a wide variety of landscape maintenance and snow removal equipment
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities
• Overall, provides technical support for all Grounds Department activities
• Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies.
• Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet seasonal work demands
• Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods
• May come into contact with sewage and dead animals

Benefits

• Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
• Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED