<p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>Performs landscape tasks in landscape irrigation, ornamental, turf grass requiring both routine and advanced levels of skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs other duties included but not limited to special event setup and snow and ice removal as assigned.</p> <p>JOB DUTIES:</p> <p>45% - Essential - Ground Duties: Performs routine and advanced landscape tasks such as pruning and sample preparation, plantings installation, and pest management. Prunes damaged or diseased plants, including trees, with emphasis towards restoring to natural shape. Prepares plant samples and soil samples for lab analysis. Maintains pesticide records, materials, and equipment. Maintains supply of parts and materials. Installs landscape plantings from landscape plans. Identifies insects and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Mixes and applies unrestricted use herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to turf, shrubs and trees.</p> <p>35% - Essential - Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operates all types of landscape and heavy equipment for grounds maintenance and improvements.</p> <p>10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains less experienced landscapers in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing. Trains less experienced employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment.</p> <p>10% - Essential - Safety: Follows established safety procedures including proper equipment calibration, PPE requirements, and equipment maintenance. Cleans equipment and vehicles. Notify supervisor of needed repairs to vehicles and equipment.</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent - Grounds keeping experience directly related to the area of employment.</p> <p>Licenses - Driver's License Class D normal < 26,000</p> <p>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Education - Trade School Degree</p> <p>Work Experience: 3+ years</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>JOB KNOWLEDGE</p> <p>Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations</p> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.</p> <p>BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>70% - Stand for prolonged period</p> <p>20% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period</p> <p>60% - Walk or move about</p> <p>60% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc</p> <p>10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)</p> <p>20% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)</p> <p>25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself</p> <p>60% - Recognize or inspect visually</p> <p>60% - Move, transport, raise or lower</p> <p>60% - Extends hands or arms in any direction</p> <p>50% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>60% - Exposure to heat or cold</p> <p>50% - Exposure to dust/fumes</p> <p>25% - Wet or humid</p> <p>70% - Noise</p> <p>40% - Vibration</p> <p>40% - Mechanical hazards</p> <p>30% - Chemical hazards</p> <p>60% - Radiant energy hazards</p> <p>40% - Burn hazards</p> <p>5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)</p> <p>WORK SCHEDULE:</p> <p>Work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. Standard Hours: 40</p> <p>Expected Salary Range: ($ 26,385.00 - $ 28,000.00)</p> <p>ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL</p> <p>Essential Level 1 employee</p> <p>Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.</p> <p>JOB LOCATION:</p> <p>Clemson, SC</p> <p>APPLICATION DEADLINE:</p> <p>March 16, 2025</p> <p>MILITARY AND VETERAN:</p> <p>MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:</p> <p>Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.</p> <p>VETERAN PREFERENCE:</p> <p>South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.</p> <p>State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.</p> <p>To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.</p> <p>CLOSING STATEMENT:</p> <p>Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.</p> <p>Apply for Job</p> <ul> <li> <p>Careers</p> </li><li> <p>Sign In</p> </li><li> <p>New User</p> </li></ul>