Landscape Specialist

The Landscape Specialist works with the Grounds Department and other campus groups to support the college community. This role is responsible for the care & maintenance of the campus grounds with specific attention to the general maintenance of lawn areas and both cultivated and naturalized landscape beds, as well as the general maintenance of walkways, roadways and parking lots. This role also supports snow and ice management operations and will assist with campus wide events throughout the year.

Work Days : Monday - Friday

Shift Start / End Time : 6 : 30am - 3 : 00pm

Hours Per Week : 40 (overtime and some weekends required)

Weeks Per Year : 52

Position Title : Landscape Specialist

Pay Status and Classification : Non-exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor : Grounds Manager

Position Purpose : The Landscape Specialist works with the Grounds Department and other campus groups to support the college community. This role is responsible for the care & maintenance of the campus grounds with specific attention to the general maintenance of lawn areas and both cultivated and naturalized landscape beds, as well as the general maintenance of walkways, roadways and parking lots. This role also supports snow and ice management operations and will assist with campus wide events throughout the year.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage campus appearances and conditions : Operates a wide variety of Grounds Management-related hand-held and gas and electric outdoor power equipment to achieve a desired level of care, ranging from rakes and string trimmers, to commercial mowers and heavy equipment (articulated loaders, skid steers, etc).
• Maintains cleanliness of an assigned area and equipment. This includes policing trash and emptying waste receptacles on a regular basis. Keeps walkways and roads in proper condition, e.g. repairs potholes and clearing of snow and ice.
• Has a working knowledge of plant material and its care. Knowledgeable in the planting, pruning and maintenance of trees, shrubs and other plants. Will assist in the installation and maintenance of landscape beds. Brings to the attention of the Grounds Manager trees and shrubs that require maintenance and carry out the recommendations when instructed to do so.
• Assists with other Grounds related projects. This includes repairs to irrigation systems as needed, tree removal, leaf cleanup, and other projects as needed.
• Shares On-Call coverage in the winter weather season and Weekend Duties while class is in session. Some weekends are required.
• Attends seminars and other courses of study designed to improve job performance.

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Compensation :

The hourly range for this position is $21-$23 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage / salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate / range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate / range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location : Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including :

Background Checks : In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation : Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Salary : $21 - $23