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TITLE: Lanscape Laborer
PURPOSE: To perform general grounds maintenance
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Perform the following tasks consisting primarily of manual labor under the direction of full-time grounds crew staff: planting; transplanting and pruning trees and shrubs; watering; picking up compost; mulching; mowing; maintaining tools and equipment; chipping brush; weeding; removing refuse; fertilizing; deadheading and edging
2. Safely operate small equipment such as mowers, rototillers and weed-eaters
3. Report any tool or equipment problems to the supervisor of Horticulture Services
4. Assist indoors with projects such as equipment maintenance, shop organization and greenhouse work when weather prohibits outdoor work
DEPARTMENT: Horticulture Services
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Horticulture Services
COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Horticulture
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have general knowledge of small tools and equipment and some maintenance experience. Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds.