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Landscaper

Physical Plant | Facilities/Groundskeeping, Staff

Landscaper

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  • Facilities/Groundskeeping
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Department: Facilities Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting at $16.00 and commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 6:45 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Do you enjoy working outside? This Landscaper position provides opportunities to work outdoors as a member of a supportive team and have daily duties that vary according to University need. This position also comes with a robust benefits package (effective on your first day) and generous paid time off.

Job Summary

Maintains University grounds in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe and healthy condition. Performs grounds work that includes seeding, mowing, trimming, raking, and planting flowers, trees and shrubs. Mixes and applies pest control materials in accordance with local and federal regulations. Removes snow from pedestrian and vehicle areas.

Essential Functions

Performs landscaping care needs. Plants shrubs, trees and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs. Removes debris from stairs and walks; rakes leaves and mows lawns. Waters trees, shrubs and lawns and performs irrigation activities. Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.
Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers and overhead banners as required.
May operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, snow blowers, and hand tools.

 

Required Education and Experience:

  • None
  • None

Required License/Certifications/Training:

  • None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of traffic regulations and the practices followed in the care, routine maintenance and safe operation of equipment used.
  • Knowledge of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect abnormal operation.
  • Knowledge of work related agency operations, safety standards and procedures.
  • Ability to operate light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to perform manual labor in projects related to the operation of motorized equipment and to the erection of signs, snow fences and guard rails.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
   

Physical Requirements:

Ability to position self to maintain landscape, grounds, equipment and designated items.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to drive state vehicle.
Rare 0-30%
Ability to remove snow and ice from designated areas.
Rare 0-30%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects. 

 

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