Garden and Landscape Technician #00255A
Posting Details
Working Title
Garden & Landscape Technician
Position Number
00255A
Department
Care & Maintenance
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category
H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
To properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well maintained appearance. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Basic knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers. Basic knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions. Demonstrated skill in pruning different species of shrubs and trees. Basic knowledge and experience in the operation of grounds equipment. Some knowledge of pesticides. Basic mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment. Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction.Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week.Demonstrate the ability to read and write. Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record which must be maintained. Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within 1 year of employment.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Basic Horticultural experience in garden and landscape maintenance. Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material. Some prior experience using hand tools and operating related equipment.
Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification
Virginia Department of Agriculture Certified Technician or Commercial Applicator 3 A or 3B License. Professional Certifications, Licenses, and/or Credentials from VNLA, ISA, PLANET, State Master Gardener Program, VTC, or any other industry-specific recognized organization. Irrigation Repair Experience Associate or Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution in horticulture, forestry, biology, botany, natural resource management, or other related industry. Membership in any Horticulture-related organization.
Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
This is open-until-filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02262
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/03/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
N/A
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
https://ww1.odu.edu/facilities
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Yellow Layoff Form
- Blue Layoff Card
- Certificate of Disability Letter