Position Details

Req ID:

req6915

Position Title:

Grounds Landscaping Technician

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

OSU Campus:

Grounds Maintenance

Department:

Grounds Maintenance

Location Address:

900 N. Portland Ave.
Oklahioma City, Oklahoma, 73107
United States

Hiring Supervisor and Contact Info:

Cedric Brown

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

10.43 - 10.43, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Job Summary:

Job Function:

Performs semi-skilled duties required to maintain University grounds. Maintain flower beds, pulling weeds, watering plants, hedging and planting flowers. Also includes: push mowing, edging, picking up trash, general clean-up of facilities, and other assigned duties.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain flower beds, pulling weeds, watering plants, hedging and planting flowers.

Push mowing, edging picking up trash, general clean-up of facilities, and other assigned duties.

Operates power equipment used in the maintenance of grounds.

Follows and ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures

Sweeps, picks up and maintains appearance of grounds, curbs and walkways.

Prunes and trims trees and shrubs.

Waters lawns, garden beds and shrubs.

Performs snow and ice removal, as needed.

Applies pesticides and fertilizers.

Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment.

Performs semi-skilled duties required to maintain University grounds.

Completes all mandatory training and participated in a minimum of two professional development each year.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter required for full consideration

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Work Experience:

6 months previous work experience or related horticulture classes.

Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:

Valid Oklahoma driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as labels on chemicals (mix chemicals), basic charts, diagrams or instruction material for equipment

Ability to effectively use maintenance, garden and hand tools, sprayers, etc

Ability to work efficiently independently and/or in a team environment

Ability to follow and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures

Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism

Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior

Preferred Qualifications:

One year responsible work experience Previous flower bed experience Working Conditions:

Must present a clean, professional uniform appearance while maintaining normal and acceptable standards of personal hygiene.

Protective mask, and other impervious Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as the situation dictates.

Requires working in the outdoors, tolerating sometimes extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, etc).

Exposure to various chemicals including fertilizer and herbicide.

Physical Requirements:

Extensive standing and/or walking; Occasional bending/stooping, squatting/ crouching and pushing/pullingExposure to various chemicals including fertilizer and herbicideRequires ability and adequate dexterity to operate tools and equipment required for job.Repetitive movement of hand/wrist.Requires substantial strength and stamina.Manual dexterity/visual ability to operate motor vehicle, computer and radio.Physical and mental stamina to perform the essential job functions.May need to lift up to 45 pounds.If an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.