Landscape Technician (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Windham, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This specialized trade position is critical to the Grounds Department at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU). The position will be responsible for the maintenance of the University grounds, which include snow removal, events, and athletic fields. ECSU is the state's designated public liberal arts university, committed to providing high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse student population.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance including the operation, maintenance and repair of small and large power/motor equipment and heavy construction and/or commercial equipment and vehicles used in landscaping.
One (1) year of the General Experience must include plant selection and installation, pruning, fertilization and seeding of turf grasses.
Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Must be available to work as needed for emergency or snow removal duties.
May be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
May be required to travel.
Adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
Knowledge of various plants used in landscape features; proper care of plants for sustainment; turf grass management practices; pesticides and application methods and techniques
Interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills
Ability to operate, maintain and repair hand tools; operate, maintain and repair small gas engines; operate maintain and repair large power equipment; operate, maintain and repair heavy construction and commercial landscaping equipment and vehicles; use personal protective equipment; follow written and oral instructions; utilize computer software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large-scale service industry
Experience in grounds, sports fields maintenance, snow removal, plant selection and installation, pruning, fertilization and seeding of turf grasses
Demonstrated use of technical and communicative skills
Professional certifications such as Property Maintenance and Management
Experience in a college or university setting
Demonstrated experience in horticulture

Responsibilities

Prepares, installs and maintains decorative landscaping features to include flowers, plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses, trees, waterscapes, lighting and decorative and synthetic or natural materials in formal gardens, plant containers, borders and island beds
Hauls materials, fills, grades and slopes work sites
Pulls weeds, mulches, repairs drip lines, waters and fertilizes
Installs and maintains turf by seeding or siding, repairing, mowing and fertilizing
Clears brush, debris and leaves from lawns and catch basins
Installs, maintains and regulates irrigation systems
Installs and maintains recreational sports fields
Operates and maintains various large and small power and construction equipment including bucket/boom truck, front loader, backhoes, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, dump trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity, plow and pickup trucks and trailers, street sweepers, leaf vacuums, wood chippers, mowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers and chain saws
Maintains and repairs small gas engine power equipment and large equipment to include, but not limited to, oil and spark plug change, blade sharpening, tire change or repair, fluid change and battery replacement
Uses and maintains various hand tools
Assists with the set up and dismantling of, but not limited to, plantings, fences, chairs, tents, bleachers and tables for special events
Installs and maintains fences, bollards and signage campus wide
Installs, maintains and repairs asphalt pavement and other materials on travelled surfaces
Performs pre-treatment and snow and ice removal
Assists arborists with tree pruning or felling operations
Maintains orderliness and efficiency of landscape work sheds and surrounding areas
Removes trash and changes bins daily
May apply pesticides under direct supervision
May paint poles and other structures within the landscape
May travel to work at regional campuses
Performs related duties as required