Landscape Technician (West Lafayette, IN, US)

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What You'll be Doing:

As a Grounds Maintenance worker with the Grounds Department, you will:

• Perform grounds maintenance duties including grounds cleanliness, shrub pruning, turf fertilization and mowing, landscape equipment operation, pesticide application and landscape renovation around several campus buildings 
• Maintain campus lawns by irrigating, mowing, edging, hand trimming, fertilizing, using weed control methods, and performing other grounds duties as assigned 
• Prepare areas for seed or sod, lay sod and sow seed
• Operate riding mowers, carts, rototillers, lawn sweepers, and aerators as needed.  Additionally, maintain campus trees and shrubs by planting, pruning, watering, spraying, weeding and cleaning shrub plantings
• Plant, maintain, trim, and prune hedges
• Prepare flowerbeds for growing annuals and bulbs
• Maintain appropriate recordkeeping and minor equipment operation/maintenance
• Required to work overtime for special events and campus snow removal
• Subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies

This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as an Associate Grounds Maintenance worker (S1) or a Grounds Maintenance worker (S2). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What We're Looking For:

Associate Grounds Maintenance (S1):

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic grounds maintenance functions of mowing/trimming, mulching, shrub pruning, pesticide application, and grounds cleanliness helpful
• Valid driver’s license

Grounds Maintenance (S2):

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years in basic grounds maintenance functions of mowing/trimming, mulching, shrub pruning, pesticide application, and grounds cleanliness
• Valid driver's license

Skills Needed:

• Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in landscape maintenance
• Ability to read pesticide label and mixing per label
• Ability to keep records
• Ability to read, write and speak English required
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers  
• Ability to perform basic mathematics needed
• Good work organization and problem-solving ability required
• Landscape equipment operation and maintenance i.e. truck, utility cart, etc. necessary
• Personal protective equipment will be required during specific work duties as determined by the department
• Class 3A or 3B Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred

What We’d Like You To Know:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 

Career Stream

• Administrative and Operational Support 1 (S1)
• Pay Band S030
• Job Code# 20003357

• Administrative and Operational Support 2 (S2)
• Pay Band S035
• Job Code# 20003659

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.