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Rutgers The State University Landscape Technician in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Landscape Technician
Job Category AFSCME Local 888
Department IPO-Facilities Grounds-NB
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Landscape Technician for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O),Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Leads, guides, instructs and trains lower level employees and performs independent work in the care and maintenance of grounds to include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, edging, trash and leaf removal, recycling, weeding, fertilizing, liming, pruning, mulching, dead-heading and watering.
  • Identifies and treats pest infestations in the maintenance of grounds. Instructs, trains and oversees groundsworker employees and/or other employees in landscaping standards and processes.
  • Performs installation and renovation of landscape additions including, but not limited to, trees shrubs, flowers, retaining walls, walks, patios and planters.
  • Performs topsoil installation, rough and fine grading and the establishment of lawn from seed and sod.
  • In the maintenance of specific turf grass areas, performs aeration, slice seeding, topdressing, and identification of insect, weed and disease infestations.
  • Operates power equipment including, but not limited to, slice seeder, aerator, rototiller, tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, topdressors, and spray equipment.
  • As assigned, performs snow removal duties using snow shovels, snow blowers and snow vehicles/plows.
  • Performs storm water maintenance.
  • Performs related duties as required.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 40
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 16
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 41653.500
Annual Mid Range Salary 49085.180
Annual Maximum Salary 56516.850
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description AFSCME - Local 888
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Facilities Maintenance - New Brunswick
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent plus three years of landscape work experience, including the operation of heavy equipment and encompassing all aspects of the maintenance, care and installation of landscape or one year college-level agriculture courses plus two years of landscape experience, including the operation of heavy equipment.
Certifications/Licenses
  • Requires a valid driver's license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with airbrake endorsement and a NJ Pesticide Applicator License Category 3B must be obtained, at the expense of the employee, within 90 days of employment.
  • This position requires drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal law.
  • Must obtain certification in a recognized landscape technician program within one year of employment.
  • Must have the ability to read, write and speak English as commensurate with job duties and lift.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Carry up to 50 pounds.
Special Conditions
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Clean Driving Record
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1195
Posting Open Date 05/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY: To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 05/24/2024. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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