Renovates turf areas and landscape beds as needed. Removes
dirt, rubbish, snow, leaves, and other refuse. Assists in
maintaining roads, lawns, parking areas, walkways, benches, and
related campus grounds infrastructure.
Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs or adjustments
to landscaping equipment including tractors, mowers, trimmers,
aerators, spreaders, seeders, and related groundskeeping tools.
Ensures equipment and materials are used properly and safely.
Identifies plant health concerns, turf deficiencies, and
environmental conditions requiring corrective action.
Performs duties of a Registered Commercial Pesticide Applicator
in compliance with New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) regulations and State pesticide control
laws.
Applies herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other
approved treatments to manage invasive species, noxious weeds, turf
diseases, and harmful insects affecting campus grounds and
right-of-way areas.
Transports, stores, mixes, and applies pesticides in accordance
with label instructions, OSHA standards, and environmental safety
regulations. Calibrates spraying and spreading equipment to ensure
accurate application rates.
Maintains detailed daily pesticide application records as
required by NJDEP regulations. Responsible for oversight of
pesticide applications performed by non-certified crew members to
ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Provides instruction and on-the-job training to crew members on
safe handling, mixing, application procedures, spill prevention,
and personal protective equipment requirements.
Attends NJDEP authorized training programs to maintain
licensure and remain current on evolving pesticide laws,
application techniques, and environmental standards.
Confers with supervisors and appropriate officials in matters
related to pesticide compliance, inspections, or environmental
concerns when required.
Reports unfamiliar incidents, hazardous conditions, pest
outbreaks, or unsafe situations observed on campus grounds. Takes
appropriate steps to ensure safe and orderly conditions.
Performs snow and ice removal operations including plowing,
salting, sanding, and de-icing walkways and roadways. Responds to
emergency landscape conditions such as storm damage, fallen trees,
or natural events impacting campus operations. May be required to
work nights, weekends, or extended hours during emergencies.
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in the construction and maintenance
of landscape areas, including the use of pesticides.
- The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing
Authority.
- Appointee will be required to obtain a Registered Commercial
Pesticide Applicator Certification issued by the Department of
Environmental Protection and Energy, valid in New Jersey, within
six (6) months of appointment. The inability of the employee to
attain the certification and necessary endorsements within six (6)
months of hire shall constitute grounds for removal.
- Knowledge of methods used to plan, lay out, and perform lawn,
turf, and landscape maintenance work, including pest and vegetation
management.
- Knowledge of safe pesticide handling, mixing, storage,
application techniques, and recordkeeping requirements in
accordance with NJDEP regulations.
- Ability to properly operate and maintain landscaping equipment,
snow removal equipment, and pesticide application equipment.
- Ability to identify common turf diseases, invasive species,
insects, and plant health deficiencies and take appropriate
corrective action.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, read and interpret
pesticide labels, and maintain accurate compliance
documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in turf management, or landscape maintenance in an
institutional or commercial setting preferred.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations
in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of
an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification
of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form
I-9).
Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey
First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public
employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to
obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to
apply or interview should contact
hr@tcnj.edu .
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible
full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous
benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement
benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet
insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park
tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to
learn more!
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the New Jersey "SAME" program, your
supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), resume (CV), as well
as the names and contact information for three professional
references by the closing date listed above to:
same@tcnj.edu . For more information on
the SAME program, visit their website at:
https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:
SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC
at: 833-691-0404.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive
campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all
backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and
talents of all members of our community and strive to create an
environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities
for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals
whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our
institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and
integrity.
