Grounds Technician-Facilities Services-Grounds

Exercise judgment to make decisions and comply with instructions in interior/exterior groundskeeping and operate a variety of equipment.

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in Ornamental horticulture, Greenhouse Management or Floriculture.

2 to 3 years practical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Permit for application of pesticides and herbicides.

Valid drivers license; the ability to drive both manual an automatic transmission vehicles is required.

Skills and Knowledge:

Associates Degree in Ornamental horticulture, Greenhouse Management or Floriculture. 2 to 3 years practical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Pesticide applicators license category 3A. Valid drivers license; the ability to drive both manual an automatic transmission vehicles is required.

Responsibilities:

• Transplant all types of interior plants.
• Apply required amounts of fertilizer and water.
• Prepare and spray proper pesticides and herbicides.
• Select, layout and care for plants for interior planters.
• Prune and propagate plants.
• Plant exterior plants, tree, hedges and shrubs.
• Instruct and oversee the work of 3-5 workers.
• Blend potting soil; install water-metering equipment; install drainage in planters.
• Operate spraying equipment.
• Load materials and equipment on trucks for transport to work area.
• Remove snow and ice and apply salt as needed.
• Dig holes for shrubs and trees; rake dirt, grass and leaves, and clean up litter from lawns and shrubs.