Landscape Specialist I at University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, Missouri
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States
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The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $16.25 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999091
Division Facilities - Athletic Fields
CategoryGrounds & Landscaping
Description
Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance. Mix and apply athletic field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields, in accordance with NCAA regulations. Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems.
Examples of Duties
Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance, to include: - 60%
Apply field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields in compliance with NCAA regulations. - 30%
Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems, to include: - 5%
Remove snow and ice from campus sidewalks, streets, and parking lots, as assigned. - 5%
Typical Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm Overtime available
Supplemental Information
Special Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
02
Do you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture?
Required Question
Salary $16.25 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999091
Division Facilities - Athletic Fields
CategoryGrounds & Landscaping
Description
Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance. Mix and apply athletic field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields, in accordance with NCAA regulations. Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems.
Examples of Duties
Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance, to include: - 60%
- Cut turfgrass to ensure proper heights on athletic fields, in compliance with NCAA regulations.
- Cut grass to designated heights in surrounding areas and ditches.
- Identify and report potential turf problems to supervisor.
- Verticut, aerify, seed, apply fertilizers, spike, and slice athletic fields.
- Remove debris from assigned area.
Apply field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields in compliance with NCAA regulations. - 30%
Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems, to include: - 5%
- Assist in the installation, repair, and general maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Replace lines, swing joints, heads, and nozzles.
Remove snow and ice from campus sidewalks, streets, and parking lots, as assigned. - 5%
Typical Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
- Six months of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
- Six months of athletic field experience preferred.
Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm Overtime available
Supplemental Information
Special Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply NCAA provisions for proper field markings.
- Ability to mix paints to ensure the brightness of lines.
- Ability to formulate fertilizer
- Lifting (weight) - 50lbs
- Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States
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