What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardens & Grounds Specialist position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Gardens & Grounds Specialist
6899BR
Finance & Administration
University Arenas
Detailed Job Description
Reporting to the Director, RIT Tait Preserve, the Gardens and Grounds Specialist is responsible for planning and performing duties related to the enhancement of the grounds and gardens at the 177-acre Tait Preserve by maintaining existing plantings and designing and installing new landscape features throughout the property; including work in forests, fields and with the 60-acre lake, shorelines, and boat docks.
The Gardens and Grounds Specialist also assists with agricultural production, and is largely responsible for the management and operation of the new 500 tree apple orchard. They will develop strong working relationships with key RIT staff to create a system for orders and deliveries of agricultural products from the Tait Preserve in Penfield to the Henrietta campus.
Also, the Gardens and Grounds Specialist will assist with logistics and provide support for faculty/academic research projects taking place on the property or lake, while also assisting with event logistics taking place in the 5,000 square foot Leenhouts Lodge. They will have direct supervision over 3-5 student staff members, and will also be responsible for leading tours of the property for members of the RIT community.
Department/College Description
The University Arenas department encompasses the management and operation of the premier event venues at RIT, including the Gene Polisseni Center, Gordon Field House & Activities Center, Frank Ritter Ice Arena, Lobozzo Alumni House, University Gallery, and the Tait Preserve and Leenhouts Lodge. Additional business functions consist of sales, marketing, promotions, campus wide ticketing, and event planning/management; as well as agricultural operations and property management at the 177-acre Tait Preserve. The 400,000 square-feet of venues host 400 events annually with over 300,000 in event attendance.
Required Minimum Qualifications
3-5 Years of relevant experience in horticulture, agriculture, or ecology fields
Professional communication skills along with attention to detail.
Ability to supervise student staff and distribute scheduled work
Specialized Skills:
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 115H
Required Application Documents
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Govjeid-a7d0776f8b2b1c4593d9cfa501bf9743
6899BR
Finance & Administration
University Arenas
Detailed Job Description
Reporting to the Director, RIT Tait Preserve, the Gardens and Grounds Specialist is responsible for planning and performing duties related to the enhancement of the grounds and gardens at the 177-acre Tait Preserve by maintaining existing plantings and designing and installing new landscape features throughout the property; including work in forests, fields and with the 60-acre lake, shorelines, and boat docks.
The Gardens and Grounds Specialist also assists with agricultural production, and is largely responsible for the management and operation of the new 500 tree apple orchard. They will develop strong working relationships with key RIT staff to create a system for orders and deliveries of agricultural products from the Tait Preserve in Penfield to the Henrietta campus.
Also, the Gardens and Grounds Specialist will assist with logistics and provide support for faculty/academic research projects taking place on the property or lake, while also assisting with event logistics taking place in the 5,000 square foot Leenhouts Lodge. They will have direct supervision over 3-5 student staff members, and will also be responsible for leading tours of the property for members of the RIT community.
Department/College Description
The University Arenas department encompasses the management and operation of the premier event venues at RIT, including the Gene Polisseni Center, Gordon Field House & Activities Center, Frank Ritter Ice Arena, Lobozzo Alumni House, University Gallery, and the Tait Preserve and Leenhouts Lodge. Additional business functions consist of sales, marketing, promotions, campus wide ticketing, and event planning/management; as well as agricultural operations and property management at the 177-acre Tait Preserve. The 400,000 square-feet of venues host 400 events annually with over 300,000 in event attendance.
Required Minimum Qualifications
3-5 Years of relevant experience in horticulture, agriculture, or ecology fields
Professional communication skills along with attention to detail.
Ability to supervise student staff and distribute scheduled work
Specialized Skills:
- Sustainable landscape design and maintenance
- Pest and disease identification and control
- Knowledge of regional native species, invasive species management
- Experience with orchard fruit production
- Ability to operate machinery such as a tractor, track loader, etc
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 115H
Required Application Documents
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Govjeid-a7d0776f8b2b1c4593d9cfa501bf9743
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