Gardener I - Facilities Management Services (FMS) at Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University’s Facilities Management group is searching for a Gardener to join the team! This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in an interesting work environment. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, you will contribute to the department in a variety of interesting ways, such as preparing and applying designated fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for treatment of plant, shrub, tree, and lawn conditions.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Performing the following grounds maintenance functions: Soil preparation, Pruning, Trimming, Cultivation, Weeding, Leaf and trash cleanup and removal
• Preparing campus athletic fields and other designated grounds for event use.
• Mows grass using a variety of equipment including tractor mounted or rotary mowers and towed gang mowers.
• Operating trucks and other automotive equipment with attachments for plowing snow, sweeping, landscaping, and other various grounds and pavement maintenance tasks; and pavement maintenance tasks.
• Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, prepares and applies designated fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for treatment of plant, shrub, tree, and lawn conditions.
• Requisition job parts and supplies.
• Work diligently on assigned work and record time and other expenses associated with jobs accurately.
• Complete all work safely and timely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You must demonstrate:

• Familiarity with plant materials.
• Ability to operate various types of landscape equipment - tractor LBH, forklifts, etc.
• Technical knowledge of accepted horticulture maintenance techniques
• Tree climbing skills in accordance with I.S.A. standards (preferred).
• Ability to work various shifts, work overtime and availability for call out work.
• Full range of body motion.
• Ability to move and work in confined spaces, up and down ladders and to work from ladders.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead.
• Operate on and off-road vehicles in support of assigned work.
• Travel to jobs over a 100+ acre campus with many hills and stairs.
• Must be capable of effectively working outside during inclement conditions, adverse conditions and for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Gardener I:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Training as a Gardener through on the job field experience required
• Some level of formal coursework for horticulture required
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the trade required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
• Must be a member of or agree to join Local #95 International Union of Operating Engineers within 90 days of onboarding.

Gardener II:

In addition to the above associated requirements for Gardener I, to join at the Gardener II level requires the following additional certifications and experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the trade required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
• Pesticide certification for the state of PA in categories 6,7 and 10 required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Records (conducted annually)
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam
• Child Protective Clearance - Act 153
• Valid PA driver's license

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity

Location

Pittsburgh, PAJob Function

Non-Craft Trades (L95)Position Type

Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time

Full timePay Basis

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