Gardening Specialist, Short-term, Temporary
About The Position
This is a 3-month appointment. Reappointment or extension of this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. Reporting to and under the general supervision of the Landscape Manager, and with additional lead work direction provided from other members of the Facilities Management team, the Gardening Specialist performs a wide variety of gardening work and performs a combination of specialized work in an assigned area which encompasses sprinkler repair work, horticultural spray work, and plant propagation, and gardening or nursery work on campus properties. This position emphasizes sustainable horticultural practices, including the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to ensure plant health and ecological balance. The Gardening Specialist works both independently and in a work team environment, as assigned by the Landscape Manager.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds.
- One year of which shall have been in either the maintenance, repair or modification of irrigation systems, specialized pest and/or spray control work, or cultivation and care of nursery plants.
- Experience in the safe use and handling of pesticides and other pest control substances is required.
- Beginning proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.
- Must successfully complete a pre-placement exam.
- Must possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate.
- Must also possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a pest control license or certification (Pest Control Adviser, Qualified Applicator License or Qualified Applicator Certificate from the California Department of Pesticide Regulations).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Google Suite, computerized work control system and PeopleSoft preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs a wide variety of gardening work.
- Performs specialized work in an assigned area which encompasses sprinkler repair work, horticultural spray work, and plant propagation, and gardening or nursery work on campus properties.
- Emphasizes sustainable horticultural practices, including the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to ensure plant health and ecological balance.
- Works both independently and in a work team environment, as assigned by the Landscape Manager.
Benefits
- For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
