Landscape Technician, Senior

Boise State University•Boise, ID

2d•$16 - $21

About The Position

Under direction, be responsible for specialized landscaping and grounds maintenance work at a state institution/university campus, and/or supervise and instruct a small crew in this work; operate and maintain related equipment; perform related work. Department Overview: Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university’s strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community. Level Scope: Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision. Essential Functions: ● This class identifies the Senior worker who has day-to-day responsibility for landscaping and grounds maintenance. ● In addition to performing the Landscaping Technician duties, incumbents may train, assign work, and review the performance of subordinates. ● Although the typical assignment is that of a supervisor, non-supervisory positions may be allocated to this level where the performance of a limited number of technical tasks is of primary importance. Examples of non-supervisory assignments are: ● On a specific project or in a specific area, designs and implements beds and borders including recommendations for new planting, replanting and reorganizing existing plants of lawn areas, shrubbery, shade and ornamental trees, and flower beds; inspects plants, trees and shrubs for insect pests or disease and takes necessary measures for eradication; maintains records and files and submits reports as required; may develop snow removal plans. ● Performs routine maintenance, through manual labor and equipment operation, of campus landscape such as: ● Litter and debris removal. ● Maintain safe and aesthetic hardscapes. ● Planting, pruning, pest management, fertilization, debris removal and other cultural practices to maintain safe and aesthetic trees. ● Planting, pruning, fertilization, pest management, debris removal and other cultural practices to maintain safe and aesthetic landscape beds. ● Seeding, sod installation, aeration, topdressing, fertilization, pest management, mowing and other related cultural practices to maintain safe and aesthetic turf. ● Irrigation repair and regular zone checks to insure proper irrigation of all plant material. ● Snow and ice removal to provide safe public access to all areas of campus. ● Assists foremen in direction, coordination, and implementation of landscape maintenance duties, including: ● Interprets work instructions and determines time and sequence of operations to ensure timely completion of assigned task. ● Ensures a safe working environment for clients, the public and staff. ● Ensures compliance to standards of quality in task completion. ● Ensures timely communication and task completion for special requests. ● May supervise temporary and/or student staff on tasks and small projects. ● Maintains pesticide records for accountability. ● Maintains fertilization records for accountability. ● Reviews and understands MSDS records before applying chemicals. ● Provides instruction and training to temporary and/or student staff in landscaping techniques and standards, the operation of specialized equipment, the basic and advanced landscaping techniques, and proper record keeping. ● Perform other duties when needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Ability to communicate ideas and apply general rules to specific problems.
Six months of experience in the Idaho State service performing the duties of a Landscape Technician (formerly Grounds Maintenance Worker). Completion of a recognized course of study in landscape gardening or landscape design may be substituted for the required experience.
One year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work. Completion of a recognized course of study in landscape gardening or landscape design may be substituted for the required experience.
Successful completion of a formal vocational training program in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work such as Certified Technician in Landscape installation, irrigation, and maintenance/equipment overhaul or those operated under or similar to programs operated by State, Federal, or local agencies through school districts.
Completion of a two-year curriculum in ornamental horticulture or landscape work at the junior college or college level; OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by the Division of Human Resources.
A valid Driver's License.
Resume or history of employment listed in the application.
3 Professional References.
Copies of certifications/licenses (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

Professional applicator's license – to be acquired within the 6-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

Landscaping and grounds maintenance
Train, assign work, and review the performance of subordinates
Designs and implements beds and borders including recommendations for new planting, replanting and reorganizing existing plants of lawn areas, shrubbery, shade and ornamental trees, and flower beds
Inspects plants, trees and shrubs for insect pests or disease and takes necessary measures for eradication
Maintains records and files and submits reports as required
May develop snow removal plans
Performs routine maintenance, through manual labor and equipment operation, of campus landscape such as: Litter and debris removal, Maintain safe and aesthetic hardscapes, Planting, pruning, pest management, fertilization, debris removal and other cultural practices to maintain safe and aesthetic trees, Planting, pruning, fertilization, pest management, debris removal and other cultural practices to maintain safe and aesthetic landscape beds, Seeding, sod installation, aeration, topdressing, fertilization, pest management, mowing and other related cultural practices to maintain safe and aesthetic turf, Irrigation repair and regular zone checks to insure proper irrigation of all plant material, Snow and ice removal to provide safe public access to all areas of campus
Assists foremen in direction, coordination, and implementation of landscape maintenance duties, including: Interprets work instructions and determines time and sequence of operations to ensure timely completion of assigned task, Ensures a safe working environment for clients, the public and staff, Ensures compliance to standards of quality in task completion, Ensures timely communication and task completion for special requests
May supervise temporary and/or student staff on tasks and small projects
Maintains pesticide records for accountability
Maintains fertilization records for accountability
Reviews and understands MSDS records before applying chemicals
Provides instruction and training to temporary and/or student staff in landscaping techniques and standards, the operation of specialized equipment, the basic and advanced landscaping techniques, and proper record keeping
Perform other duties when needed

Benefits

12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

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