Gardener

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of a crew leader, performs a variety of gardening and / or landscape maintenance techniques in a research environment in order to maintain high quality aesthetic standards throughout the campus community.

Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies safety standards and practices.

Essential Job Duties

• Apply knowledge of grounds and / or landscape maintenance while using basic hand tools and equipment such as hoes, shovels, pruners, hedge shears, and periodically leaf blowers.
• Perform basic pruning and trimming, cultivate flower beds, pull weeds, and water areas as necessary.
• Transplant small plant material and maintain new plantings of shrubs and color beds during established periods.
• Identify, flag and report sprinkler problems.
• Clean maintenance equipment and report equipment problems.
• Monitor campus areas, sweep hardscape surfaces, and empty trash and cigarette containers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience :

• One year of experience in a gardening, landscape, or nursery landscape environment.
• Knowledge of botanical or common names of plants.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment and methods and materials used in landscape maintenance.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the date of hire, a valid California Driver's License, and maintain it throughout the course of employment.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, bend, and twist on a constant basis.
• Ability to work in an outside environment exposed to elements.

Required Documents

Resume

Hiring Range

$18.50 - $22.75 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.

tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

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EEO Statement

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Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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