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Hamilton College Landscape Maintenance Worker Level 2 in Clinton, New York
The Landscape Maintenance Worker Level 2 is responsible for the maintenance of the Colleges trees, shrubs, flower beds (both perennial & annual) as well as snow removal and maintenance as directed by management. This is a full-time, nonexempt position with a pay rate of $23.88 per hour.
Responsibilities
We expect each employee to act in a professional manner and to comply with the College’s Community Values. We expect each employee will share the common values of respect and decency toward one another, as outlined in the college’s Strategic Plan.
Responsible for the maintenance of all the College’s flower, tree, and shrub beds using Horticultural best practices and written departmental procedures. This includes but is not limited to planting, amending sites, cultivating, mulching, and weeding (hand and/or mechanical), pesticide/herbicide spraying, disbudding, fertilizing, watering, disease & pest control, & bed sanitation.
Performs pest management utilizing Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M) practices.
Plants seeds, annuals, perennials, and bulb flowers in all landscaped areas.
Controls the growth of weeds in lawn areas, shrubs, and flower beds using hand or mechanical tools.
Plants trees, hedges, & shrubs. Prunes and trims trees and shrubs as needed.
Cares for and removes trees, shrubs and brush as needed.
Protects landscape collections from deer utilizing deer fencing and repellant sprays. Installs and maintains deer fencing.
Maintains and repairs dried laid stone walls
Removes trash, litter, and other debris from beds and other campus areas. Performs complete seasonal spring and fall bed clean up including but not limited to litter removal and composting.
May work as assigned in support of other Grounds department requirements.
Supports various campus events and other Facilities Management departments.
Will work winter months performing snow removal and maintenance throughout campus.
Will operate heavy equipment for grounds maintenance and snow removal tasks
Position is required to work a reasonable amount of overtime based on seasonal requirements as determined by the college.
May be required to work night and weekend shifts. (Posting through normal bidding process.)
Performs other duties as assigned
High School Diploma plus a minimum of three (3) years experience in the landscape maintenance field with experience in landscape installations, bedding plants, tree & shrub maintenance, and perennial gardens. Degree from a technical or vocational school preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid driver’s license required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of methods and techniques used to effectively perform skilled landscape maintenance of College properties.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of chemicals pesticides and other hazardous materials.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in landscape maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of standard procedures and best practices in the maintenance of landscape tools, machinery, and equipment.
Ability to productively operate power equipment including: tractors, front end loaders, back hoe, large and small trucks, snow removal equipment, reel and rotary lawn mowers of all sizes, and other power equipment necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to understand and effectively follow both oral and written instructions and procedures.
Ability to recognize and select appropriate materials for assigned projects.
Ability to maintain cooperative, professional, and respectful working relationships with all employees, contractors, vendors, and business partners of the college.
Ability to work independently or in a team oriented environment.
The ability to work inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions exposing incumbents to extreme heat and cold.
Problem solving and time management skills.
Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity in all of its forms and a wide array of cultural experiences as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.