Landscape Technician
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentFACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA) Department
InformationJoin CPF, where your background and capabilities are
embraced, and your unique perspective enriches our team. Explore
opportunities with us and contribute to Indiana University's (IU)
beautiful, functional, and sustainable campuses. Your skills are
essential to our success.Job Summary
- Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using riding mower, push
mower, weed whip, and edger.
- Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges
around flower beds, walks, pathways, and walls.
- Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates
soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees, and
shrubs; applies mulch.
- Prunes trees, shrubs, vines, and hedges; rakes leaves.
- Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power
equipment.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned,
including general building maintenance duties.
- Drives University vehicles as needed.
- Works any shift as needed.
- Provides 24-hour a day emergency response as needed.
- Assist with snow removal activities as necessary.
QualificationsEDUCATIONRequired
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)WORK
EXPERIENCEPreferred
- 1 year of landscape or grounds-related work experienceLICENSES
AND CERTIFICATESRequired
- Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana
University upon date of hireSKILLSRequired
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication
skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to represent the company with external
constituents
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful
completion
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials,
and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal
plantings
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to
do a job
- Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power
edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader,
dump-bed truck, basic hand tools, truck and trailer, and strong
trimmer
- Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and
backgrounds
- Ability to apply seed, fertilizer and chemicals
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructionsWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the
ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability
to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires
effective communication and the ability to operate machinery,
tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to
ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low
level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The
role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight
spaces to perform and complete inspections.This role requires the
ability to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when
weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take
care of the campus.The person in this role must be able to perform
the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Work
LocationBloomington, IndianaBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff
employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits
including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: FoundationalFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Engineering, Trades
& FacilityJob Family: Groundskeeping Click here to learn more about
Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting
is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.
This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the
University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application
within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a
cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading
attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an
equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of
ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana
University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin,
disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational
programs and activities, including employment and admission, as
required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX
may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana
University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes
contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and
fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available
online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public
Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest
SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
Keywords: Indiana University, Carmel , Landscape Technician, Engineering , Bloomington, Indiana
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