Section Gardener | California Institute of Technology - Military Veterans

Section Gardener Caltech Job Category: Fulltime Temporary Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary Under the supervision of a crew leader, performs a variety of gardening and/or landscape maintenance techniques in a research environment in order to maintain high quality aesthetic standards throughout the campus community. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies safety standards and practices. Essential Job Duties Apply knowledge of grounds and/or landscape maintenance while using basic hand tools and equipment such as hoes, shovels, pruners, hedge shears, and periodically use leaf blowers. Perform basic pruning and trimming, cultivates flower beds, pulls weeds, and water areas as necessary. Transplant small plant material and maintain new plantings of shrubs, color beds during establishment periods. Identify, flag, and report sprinkler problems. Clean maintenance equipment and report equipment problems. Police campus areas, sweep hardscape surfaces, and empty trash and cigarette containers. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Knowledge and Experience One year experience in gardening, landscape, or nursery landscape environment. Knowledge of botanical or common names of plants. Knowledge of tools and equipment and methods and materials used in landscape maintenance. Valid California driver's license. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., walk, bend, and twist on a constant basis and be able work in an outside environment exposed to elements. Required Documents Resume To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4a9fea29dfca27459561afd08b10ed5f