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Landscape Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs landscape maintenance tasks requiring moderately advanced skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines, including landscape irrigation, ornamentals and turf grass. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% - Essential - Equipment Operation:
Operates all types of landscape and heavy equipment for grounds maintenance and improvements.

25% - Essential - Pruning and Sample Preparation:
Prunes damaged or diseased plants, including trees, with emphasis towards restoring to natural shape. Prepares plant samples and soil samples for lab analysis. Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Orders and maintains supply of parts and materials. Plantings Installation: Installs landscape plantings from landscape plans.

15% - Essential - Training:
Trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Conducts safety training. Monitors crew in the field for safe work practices.

15% - Essential - Pest Management:
Identifies insects and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Mixes and applies unrestricted use herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to turf, shrubs and trees.

10% - Essential - Special Events Assistance:
Assists with special event setup. Assists with snow and ice removal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial or groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Work Experience: 1+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

70% - Stand for prolonged period
20% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
60% - Walk or move about
60% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
20% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
60% - Recognize or inspect visually
60% - Move, transport, raise or lower
60% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
50% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

60% - Exposure to heat or cold
50% - Exposure to dust/fumes
25% - Wet or humid
70% - Noise
40% - Vibration
40% - Mechanical hazards
30% - Chemical hazards
60% - Radiant energy hazards
40% - Burn hazards
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
25% - Chemical hazards
60% - Radiant energy hazards
40% - Burn hazards
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Work schedule is Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 3:30pm. Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 27,000.00 - $ 28,500.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 1 employee

Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 8, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.