Intergrated Pest Management (IPM) & Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician
About The Position
To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance. Participates in the IPM & PHC maintenance program to enhance aesthetics of campus grounds, infrastructure, gardens, and landscape. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus. Position is designated as "essential personnel" for emergency closing.
Requirements
- Strong horticultural background in IPM & PHC programs for both turf and ornamental pest & aesthetics management.
- Working knowledge of sustainable land management and safe work practices.
- Have a positive attitude and an exceptional ability to get along with others.
- Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold.
- Demonstrated ability to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
- Ability to work independently or with others.
- Valid Driver's License and insurable driving record.
- Virginia or transferable state Certified Pesticide Technician License.
- Ability to gain and become certified in VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator cat # 3A &3B and Certified Fertilizer Applicator within 12 months of hiring date.
- Considerable experience in a horticulture related field of service with an emphasis on direct pesticide application and/or oversight.
- Considerable experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, minimum of one year in fertilization and specialized pest and/or pesticide spray control work is mandatory.
Nice To Haves
- Considerable on-the-job and/or vocational training in Grounds Maintenance and/or combination of experience with higher level degree or certification in a horticulture related setting.
- VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator license in any category.
- Virginia Certified Fertilizer Applicator.
- Any horticulture related certifications.
- Some experience working in a public or commercial landscape.
- Some experience working with stormwater management landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Performance of grounds maintenance
- Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment.
- Horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
