1 Master Gardener Job in Kalamazoo, MI
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Western Michigan University is Hiring a Master Gardener Near Kalamazoo, MI
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- This position provides technical labor required to plan, install, refurbish, and otherwise care for grounds, plantings, and small landscaping projects.
- Prepares and grades terrain; applies fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides; seeds and sods lawns; and transplants flowers, shrubs and plants.
- Plans lawns, flower beds, and border landscaping; plants and cultivates new and repairs established lawns, trims shrubs, and cultivates flower beds and gardens.
- Installs major plantings and applies chemical herbicides/pesticides to designated areas.
- Sprays trees and shrubs; tests and evaluates soils; and applies supplemental liquid and dry nutrients to lawns, shrubs and other plantings.
- Assists grounds construction crews and special project crews in grading and otherwise preparing sites for and pouring concrete, erecting fences, removing and replacing damaged or deteriorated walkways and other features, erecting retaining walls and other structures, and construction functions and landscaping.
- Provides manual labor required to maintain grounds, trees, shrubs, flower beds, other plantings, landscape forms and vehicle and pedestrian access ways throughout the University.
- During winter months, the incumbent may be required to operate light equipment for removing snow from streets, parking lots, and walkways, porches, steps and other structures.
- Sets up indoor and outdoor facilities for University events, including graduations and athletic contests, and assist landscape grounds tradespersons in installing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining fences, retaining walls, trash receptacles and landscape forms.
- Utilizes pointed and flat shovels, hoes, rakes and other small hand tools. Employs garden rakes, leaf rakes, brooms and other implements.
- Operates hand-held and lo-blow push blowers, push mowers, self-propelled walk-behind mowers weed whips, sidewalk edgers, ride-on mowers and cultivator, and uses lawn sweepers. Operates power grounds equipment and tools including compressors, hand sprayers, jackhammers, post-hole augers, leaf vacuums and sandblasters.
- Operates skid steers and tractors with attachments .
- Must wear MIOSHA-approved safety shoes at all times and must wear a hard hat and safety glasses when operating power equipment as required by MIOSHA rules.
- Ear plugs are required when operating tools/equipment producing noise levels exceeding MIOSHA standards.
- Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating tools and equipment.
- Must wear no loose-fitting clothing which might pose a hazard to incumbent’s safety.
- Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Post-secondary degree in horticulture, soil science, turf management, botany, forestry or another agriscience, or four (4) years proven leadership role in landscape maintenance.
- Possess four (4) years proven landscape maintenance experience.
- A valid Michigan commercial pesticide applicator’s license for applying pesticides in the right-of-way (category 6), turf (category 3a), ornamental (category 3b).
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license or a commercial driver’s license Class B (w/air brakes) or better.
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and must be able to understand and comply with oral instructions, perform basic math, and be proficient in basic computer operation and use.
- Sufficient writing ability.
- Familiar with basic irrigation operation, maintenance and repair, and assist irrigation specialist as needed to run campus irrigation.
- Knowledge of, and experience in soil and plant tissue analysis and treatment for modification.
- Ability to transport and operate tools and equipment; manipulate tools, equipment, landscape materials, and plantings; and remove trash and debris from ground level up to waist height and above.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
- Completion of a physical examination required by state and federal laws and administered by the employer’s designated physician is required.
All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.
- Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU – AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
- Non-AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line WMU – Internal Application only.
- Temporary University employees must submit an on-line WMU – Application only.
- Snow plowing is required during the winter months with a shift change during the plowing season.
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-afscme
- Above is a summary of the description for the position of Master Gardener. A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the department of Human Resources, Room 1300, Seibert Administration Building or online at: https://wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u1990/2019/hr-afsme-master-gardener_0.pdf
- This is a first (1st) shift position. The regular work hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.
Job Summary
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$35k-49k (estimate)
02/09/2023
05/11/2024
wmich.edu
KALAMAZOO, MI
3,000 - 7,500
1903
JESSACA K SPYBROOK
<$5M
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About Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is redefining success as we expand what it means to be smart in an ever-changing world. We prepare students from around the globe for a life well lived by helping them to pursue, thrive and prosper so that they can make a meaningful impact on society. WMU students pursue their purpose in an environment designed to help them thrive academically, emotionally and physically. Our focus on well-being supports student success, empowering them to craft a life of meaning and fulfillment. Broncos prosper. Nine of ten graduates are employed quickly, working in their field, in... jobs they like. wmich.edu/rethinksmart
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