Gardener I - Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS)

Job Description Carnegie Mellon University’s Facilities Management group is searching for a Gardener I to join the team! This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in an interesting work environment. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, you will contribute to the department in a variety of interesting ways, such as preparing and applying designated fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for treatment of plant, shrub, tree, and lawn conditions. The departments of Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS) work together to provide Service Excellence. The departments within FMCS offer the following services: Facilities Management - maintenance and repair, event support, custodial services, access control, grounds and landscaping, life safety systems, FMS storeroom Campus Services - includes university stores, copy centers, printing, post office, and parking and transportation Sustainability - extensive recycling and green practices We value: Dedication, Impact, Collaboration, Creativity, Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Sustainability and Safety, reflected in the value of our workforce and our community through the planning and execution of every facet of our work. Core responsibilities will include: Performing the following grounds maintenance functions: Soil preparation, Pruning, Trimming, Cultivation, Weeding, Leaf and trash cleanup and removal Preparing campus athletic fields and other designated grounds for event use. Mows grass using a variety of equipment including tractor mounted or rotary mowers and towed gang mowers. Operating trucks and other automotive equipment with attachments for plowing snow, sweeping, landscaping, and other various grounds and pavement maintenance tasks; and pavement maintenance tasks. Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, prepares and applies designated fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for treatment of plant, shrub, tree, and lawn conditions. Requisition job parts and supplies. Work diligently on assigned work and record time and other expenses associated with jobs accurately. Complete all work safely and timely. Performs other duties as assigned. You must demonstrate: Familiarity with plant materials. Ability to operate various types of landscape equipment - tractor LBH, forklifts, etc. Technical knowledge of accepted horticulture maintenance techniques with tree climbing skills in accordance with I.S.A. standards is preferred. Ability to work various shifts, work overtime and availability for call out work. Physical: Full range of body motion needed. Ability to move and work in confined spaces, up and down ladders and to work from ladders. Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead. Operate on and off-road vehicles in support of assigned work. Travel to jobs over a 100 acre campus with many hills and stairs. Must be capable of effectively working outside during inclement conditions, adverse conditions and for extended periods of time. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, trade school or equivalent level course work in ornamental horticulture, college level ornamental horticultural course work is required. Minimum two years working with a commercial grounds maintenance/landscape operation, Five years of experience preferred. PDA pesticide technician or applicator certification preferred. Working knowledge of accepted landscape maintenance techniques. Must be a member of, or agree to join, Local #95, International Union of Operating Engineers. Requirements: Successful Background Check Motor Vehicle Records (conducted annually) Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam Child Protective Clearance - Act 153 Valid PA driver's license Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Function Non-Craft Trades (L95) Position Type Staff – Regular Full Time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Hourly More Information: Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. Click here to view a listing of employee benefits Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Statement of Assurance Interested in a career with Carnegie Mellon University but not finding anything that currently aligns with your interests, background, or experience? Learn how to sign up for Job Alerts through your candidate profile. If your heart is in your work, come work with us. 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