What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener position at Elon University?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Gardener
Requisition Number
20122546
Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months
12
Months Employed
Number of Hours per Day/Week
8/40
Daily Hours
Position Summary Information
Summary of Position
Maintain the health and appearance of the flowers, trees shrubs and landscaped areas.
Benefits of Working at Elon University
Benefits of Working at Elon University
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
- Immediate tuition remission for employees.
- Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
- Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
- Free use of campus fitness facilities.
- Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
Associates degree in Horticulture, landscape or turf management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree/Major
Length of Experience
Four years work experience in landscape horticulture or similar field
Supervisory Experience
No
Supervisory Experience Detail
Full time employees as gardeners are assigned season help (temporary employees). Gardeners must then be able to delegate and be mindful of the work that is being completed by the seasonal help. Communicating is essential to be able to complete the tasks at hand.
Special Skills or Experience
A significant portion of the work may be outside in the vicinity of noisy and hazardous grounds equipment. The interior work environment may be moderately noisy and involve shop maintenance tools, equipment and lubricants.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/28/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Position Description
Position Description
This section is required and must be completed.
General Purpose of Position
Gardeners are assigned to areas (zones) that they are responsible for the health and appearance of the landscape. The four (4) primary responsibilities are pruning, floral\shrub beds, preventative maintenance, and landscape renovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A Gardner is responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of all the floral, shrub, and trees with in their assigned area. This shall include but not limited to chemical applications, weed removal, fertilization, watering, and pruning and removal of plant material. Install and maintain annual and perennial flower beds and develop a preventative maintenance program designed to control pests and diseases. Assist with the design, planning and coordinating of landscape improvements through the landscape manager and architect. Perform scheduled maintenance activities to include but not limited to the support of special events, projects, conferences, and other activities hosted on the campus of Elon University.
Education and Experience
Associates degree in Horticulture, landscape or turf management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Does this position require driving for the university?
Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and be insurable by the University’s carrier. Following a conditional offer of employment, Elon conducts motor vehicle record checks on all job applicants who are required to drive a university vehicle as an essential function of their job. Thereafter, a random motor vehicle record check will be conducted annually. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a motor vehicle record check.
Salary : $34,800 - $44,100
