Job Details

The candidate would be expected to: construct, maintain, install and replace plant materials and landscaping components in all University-owned properties on a daily basis using vehicles, lifts, ladders, scaffolding, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, pesticide sprayers, line stripers, measuring devices, power and hand tools;

recommends materials; prepares required materials lists for projects and daily maintenance; regularly checks and reports safety programs; takes corrective action wherever appropriate.

A full list of job duties is available at http://jobs.monmouth.edu.

Required Degree, License or Certifications:
Valid Automobile Driver's License in your state of principal residence

Required Skills or Software:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Required Years of Experience: 5

Other Requirements:
Five years of grounds keeping experience. Possess and maintain a New Jersey 3A/3B Certified Pesticide Applicators License (Core, 3A and 3B) or obtain within six months of hire.

Must be able to maintain pesticide records. Working knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to perform small repairs (head replacements, broken pipes). Must have experience in laying out landscape beds and annual bedding material including basic plant identification skills.

Must have excellent attendance and work record. Must have a high degree of attention for detail and care to prevent injury to self and others. Must perform all work in strict accordance with accepted trade practices, code requirements and all safety and good housekeeping requirements. Attention to detail necessary.

Must use all required safety and personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection). Be able to read, write and understand oral and written instructions in English, including MSDS directions, chemical product labels, equipment manuals, work orders and be able to carry out work orders as required.

Be able to drive vehicles equipped with a standard transmission. Be willing and able to work overtime as needed and to respond to emergency calls after working hours. Be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

Be able to lift and move heavy objects regularly. Be able to climb ladders and work at heights and in confined spaces. Be able to calculate mathematically.

Preferred Qualifications:
Formal education in turf management, landscape contracting, horticulture or a similar field. Experience in the maintenance of grounds at a golf course, college or corporate campus and/or athletic field complex. Experience in snow removal operations

Log in to http://jobs.monmouth.edu to apply and see the job duties for this position no later than the deadline date.

Posting Date: 06/06/2018
Closing Date:

Located along New Jerseys northern coastline, Monmouth University is a top-tier private, liberal arts institution that is home to innovative academic programs, expert faculty, and nationally ranked Division I athletics. Comprehensive in scope, the University enrolls approximately 6,300 students in more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including two doctoral programs.

Small classes geared toward individual attention, and immersive learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom, define the student experience at Monmouth. The Universitys welcoming learning environment empowers students to become active participants in their education, while fully preparing them for life after graduation. Monmouths faculty, experts in their respective disciplines and industries, foster student growth by involving undergraduates and graduates in their research and scholarship.

Just one hour from New York City, and close to Philadelphia, Monmouth University sits at the heart of a vibrant culture that is rich in history, the arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. The Universitys 168-acre coastal campus has been named one of the most beautiful in the world, and blends the classic beauty of National Historic Landmarks with state-of-the-art facilities. Recent updates include a $47 million renovation to the Science Building and construction of a $16 million stadium, which serves as home for more than half of the Universitys student-athletes. A host of unique cultural experiences are available just outside the Universitys gatesfrom Asbury Parks legendary music scene and growing LGBT community, to Red Banks theater and dining hub, to Long Branchs redeveloped waterfront with recreational and upscale shopping offerings.

Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, the institution became Monmouth College in 1956 and received its university charter in 1995. Today, Monmouth University is listed in U.S. News & World Reports Best Colleges, The Princeton Reviews The Best 382 Colleges, and Money magazines Best Colleges for Your Money.\r





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