Santa Clara University
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Posted 19 Days Agojob requisition id:
R6457## Position Title:Gardener## Position Type:Regular## ## Hiring Range:$30.58/hour. *Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*## ## Pay Frequency:HourlyThe University Operations division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of SCU. We are successful as a team when we:● Put the needs of our customers first
● Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business
● Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thriveWe focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional, dependable service. We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis, leveraging technology, and employee training. Finally, we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication. We expect all members of our team, new and veteran alike, to advance the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.**Purpose of Position:**Maintains University Grounds and Landscaping**Duties and Responsibilities:**● Must possess a general knowledge of flowers, shrubs, and trees commonly grown in.
● California and possess the knowledge and ability to maintain plant material and turf in a neat and orderly condition.
● Recognizes plant diseases, pests, and general conditions of plant life and performs methods to correct such conditions including the application of fertilizers and pesticides.
● Safely operates, cleans, and cares for hand and power tools, such as edger, blower, mower, chain saw, aerator, chipper, man lift, rot-o-tiller, vacuum, fork lift, hedge trimmer, and string edger.
● Possess a good understanding of the personal safety equipment required for each piece of equipment.
● Operates manual irrigation systems and performs minor irrigation repairs (including nozzle and head replacements).
● Landscaped areas, sidewalks, and parking lots are to be kept clean of debris and litter.
● Landscaped areas are to be kept free of weeds by means of herbicides and/or hand cultivation.
● Replaces damaged turf and plants.
● Transplants flowers, shrubs and trees.
● Installs soil amendments and header boards for new plantings.
● Makes recommendations for plant selections, maintenance methods and designs.
● Performs manual labor as required for various irrigation and landscape projects.
● Performs furniture moves and furniture deliveries, set-ups, and pick-ups for both indoor and outdoor events.**Qualifications:**● Four (4) years of experience in landscape, maintenance, and demonstrated skill in tasks described above are required.
● Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
● Be able to pass a physical examination for pesticide respirator use.
● Preference will be given to applicants who have completed recognized courses in landscape
maintenance.
● Works under general supervision, and also, independently, as well as with the entire crew.
● Ability to follow job-related oral and written instructions in English and keep written records and perform simple computer data input.
● Ability to perform basic mathematics.
● Knowledge of relevant safety regulations is required.
● Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 65 lbs. safely.
● Frequent kneeling and bending of knees and back is required.
● Able to work at elevated heights by means of a ladder, extension ladder or man-lift.Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments. This position is included in the SCU maintenance bargaining unit. Union membership is a condition of employment.**Telecommute**Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.**EEO Statement***Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination*Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at
***Clery Notice of Availability***Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. ***Americans with Disabilities Act***Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for ***benefit eligible employees*** with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families. Visit our
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Santa Clara, CAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 19 Days Agojob requisition id:
R6457## Position Title:Gardener## Position Type:Regular## ## Hiring Range:$30.58/hour. *Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*## ## Pay Frequency:HourlyThe University Operations division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of SCU. We are successful as a team when we:● Put the needs of our customers first
● Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business
● Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thriveWe focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional, dependable service. We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis, leveraging technology, and employee training. Finally, we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication. We expect all members of our team, new and veteran alike, to advance the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.**Purpose of Position:**Maintains University Grounds and Landscaping**Duties and Responsibilities:**● Must possess a general knowledge of flowers, shrubs, and trees commonly grown in.
● California and possess the knowledge and ability to maintain plant material and turf in a neat and orderly condition.
● Recognizes plant diseases, pests, and general conditions of plant life and performs methods to correct such conditions including the application of fertilizers and pesticides.
● Safely operates, cleans, and cares for hand and power tools, such as edger, blower, mower, chain saw, aerator, chipper, man lift, rot-o-tiller, vacuum, fork lift, hedge trimmer, and string edger.
● Possess a good understanding of the personal safety equipment required for each piece of equipment.
● Operates manual irrigation systems and performs minor irrigation repairs (including nozzle and head replacements).
● Landscaped areas, sidewalks, and parking lots are to be kept clean of debris and litter.
● Landscaped areas are to be kept free of weeds by means of herbicides and/or hand cultivation.
● Replaces damaged turf and plants.
● Transplants flowers, shrubs and trees.
● Installs soil amendments and header boards for new plantings.
● Makes recommendations for plant selections, maintenance methods and designs.
● Performs manual labor as required for various irrigation and landscape projects.
● Performs furniture moves and furniture deliveries, set-ups, and pick-ups for both indoor and outdoor events.**Qualifications:**● Four (4) years of experience in landscape, maintenance, and demonstrated skill in tasks described above are required.
● Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
● Be able to pass a physical examination for pesticide respirator use.
● Preference will be given to applicants who have completed recognized courses in landscape
maintenance.
● Works under general supervision, and also, independently, as well as with the entire crew.
● Ability to follow job-related oral and written instructions in English and keep written records and perform simple computer data input.
● Ability to perform basic mathematics.
● Knowledge of relevant safety regulations is required.
● Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 65 lbs. safely.
● Frequent kneeling and bending of knees and back is required.
● Able to work at elevated heights by means of a ladder, extension ladder or man-lift.Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments. This position is included in the SCU maintenance bargaining unit. Union membership is a condition of employment.**Telecommute**Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.**EEO Statement***Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination*Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at
***Clery Notice of Availability***Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. ***Americans with Disabilities Act***Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for ***benefit eligible employees*** with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families. Visit our
for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr