Landscape Worker III

University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities related to improving and maintaining University grounds, including installation, maintenance, and care of landscape plants and turfs. Landscape work is usually done outdoors in all kinds of weather. The work may be repetitive and physically demanding, requiring frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
3 years of appropriate experience.
Must have a valid commercial driver’s license and pesticide certification (or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment).
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Cleans work area; keeps roll off dumpsters and piled materials areas clean.
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
Monitors equipment operation, checks gauges; listens for abnormal sounds; corrects or reports problems.
Inspects job site; determines appropriate method of doing project.
Maintains 100 tree arboretum and their signs.
Uses chainsaw to cut up large fallen limbs and haul away debris.
Operates heavy equipment to accomplish assigned task.
Performs general landscape project work such as mulching, laying sod, planting shrubs, and other plants.
Waters and maintains newly planted trees, shrubs and lawns as needed.
Responsible for the mixture and application of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides used in the control of insects, weeds and diseases on plants and hardscapes on university properties.
Train Landscape employees to properly mix and use insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as specified for each chemical used.
Transports equipment and any needed materials or supplies to and from job site.
Other duties as assigned.