California Institute of Technology
Section Gardener
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
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Job Summary
Under the supervision of a crew leader, performs a variety of gardening and/or landscape maintenance techniques in a research environment in order to maintain high quality aesthetic standards throughout the campus community. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies safety standards and practices.
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of grounds and/or landscape maintenance while using basic hand tools and equipment such as hoes, shovels, pruners, hedge shears, and periodically use leaf blowers. Perform basic pruning and trimming, cultivate flower beds, pull weeds, and water areas as necessary. Transplant small plant material and maintain new plantings of shrubs and color beds during establishment periods. Identify, flag, and report sprinkler problems. Clean maintenance equipment and report equipment problems. Police campus areas, sweep hardscape surfaces, and empty trash and cigarette containers. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Knowledge and Experience One year experience in gardening, landscape, or nursery landscape environment. Knowledge of botanical or common names of plants. Knowledge of tools and equipment and methods and materials used in landscape maintenance. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., walk, bend, and twist on a constant basis and be able to work in an outside environment exposed to elements. Required Documents Resume About the Company
The California Institute of Technology is a private research university in Pasadena, California.
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Apply knowledge of grounds and/or landscape maintenance while using basic hand tools and equipment such as hoes, shovels, pruners, hedge shears, and periodically use leaf blowers. Perform basic pruning and trimming, cultivate flower beds, pull weeds, and water areas as necessary. Transplant small plant material and maintain new plantings of shrubs and color beds during establishment periods. Identify, flag, and report sprinkler problems. Clean maintenance equipment and report equipment problems. Police campus areas, sweep hardscape surfaces, and empty trash and cigarette containers. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Knowledge and Experience One year experience in gardening, landscape, or nursery landscape environment. Knowledge of botanical or common names of plants. Knowledge of tools and equipment and methods and materials used in landscape maintenance. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., walk, bend, and twist on a constant basis and be able to work in an outside environment exposed to elements. Required Documents Resume About the Company
The California Institute of Technology is a private research university in Pasadena, California.
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