FT Arboretum Specialist
Employer
Job Location
Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Dr., Clyde, NC 28721
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Service/Maintenance
Application Period
Closes: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent OR certificate or diploma in Horticulture or closely related field and at least one-year experience in the field. Ability to operate tractor and other landscaping equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license; Have a valid NC Pesticide Applicator’s License or obtain one within a year from hiring date.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in Horticulture or closely related field.
Position Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Assist in the overall grounds maintenance of the College campus and satellite locations.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Mowing and trimming of assigned areas. Assist with replanting of lawns when necessary
- Removal of grass clippings, sticks and limbs on roads, sidewalks and lawns, assist with leaf removal.
- Assist with landscaping projects on campus and satellite locations.
- Pick up litter across campus each morning. Empty outside trash cans twice weekly and replace liners.
- Assist with snow removal from sidewalks, steps, stairs, and building entrances. Spread chat and salt on roads and sidewalks as needed. Place caution signs on sidewalks and steps where needed.
- Assist with maintenance of equipment, to include oil and filter changes, washing off of mowers and mower decks as needed, and grease mowers when needed.
- Assist with decorations and greenery for college functions.
- During winter months, may handle minor facilities maintenance tickets/requests as directed.
- Assist in the completion of maintenance related tasks such as work orders, in house construction work, moving furniture, and helping with event setups on an as needed basis as directed by supervisor.
- Spread mulch and spray herbicide as needed.
- Assist with other grounds and arboretum projects as needed.
- Assist with decorations and greenery for college functions.
- Routine housekeeping functions of arboretum facility and greenhouse to include sweeping, etc.
- Provide holiday decorations for campus buildings such as Christmas trees and greenery.
- During winter months may handle minor maintenance tickets/requests are directed.
- Operation of college owned vehicles and equipment.
How to Apply
The following is necessary for consideration:
- Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu
- IMPORTANT: All qualified candidates must show that they meet the qualifications of the position on the application. Do not reference resume. The application must be complete for consideration. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment.
- References may not be current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
- College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.
- HCC is a tobacco free campus
HCC is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, age, disability, genetic information and veteran status