Lead Landscape and Grounds Specialist
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma, OK
ID: 7115769 (Ref.No. ta223148)
Posted: November 9, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Description
--- - Plans daily and weekly schedules for routine landscape maintenance
- Assigns specific tasks to landscape and grounds personnel
- Oversees and participates in grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, mulching, trimming, weeding, irrigating, and pruning
- Uses portable sprayer to apply herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides
- Oversees and participates in the edging of turf around flower, shrub, and ground cover beds and along sidewalks
- Ensures safety of all personnel and proper operation and security of landscape and gardening equipment
- Orders and maintains materials and supplies related to the maintenance and repair of University grounds.
- Leads and trains other Landscape and Grounds employees
- Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position
Job Requirements
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Basic math skills
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Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
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Uses tools or equipment in a manner requiring competence
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Communicates as required to exchange information and give simple instructions
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Performs simple record-keeping operations
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Ability to lead and train other employees
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Physical: Exposure to physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting of 100 pounds or more.
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Environmental: Exposure to extreme temperature changes. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold. Frequent exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials. Some overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures. May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.
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