Gardener (USF / panhandle)

Our client, The University of San Francisco (USF) is looking to fill a temporary Journey Level Gardener position. The University of San Francisco is currently seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced gardener to assist with the ongoing creation of a safe, engaging, environmentally responsible, and beautiful outdoor campus. This position will be on-site, full-time from 7:00 AM-3:30PM. Please review full job description and apply through our Career Portal: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/hroptionsinc/job/ubdrdrr1mg6xorrxdsi1tt9exc?crt=1759792738173  A temporary position is an excellent opportunity to gain industry experience or get your foot in the door with an employer. It’s a great way to network, pick up new skills and expand your resume. Come work for us! We offer competitive pay, as well as SF Health and Sick benefits and 401(k) upon meeting the eligibility requirements. Responsibilities: General grounds-keeping maintenance to lawns, shrubs, trees, bedding plants, hardscape exterior surfaces, and playing fields (natural and synthetic) including but not limited to mowing, pruning, dead-heading, litter abatement, and weeding Responsible and safe application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, including maintaining appropriate education levels and certifications as necessary or required Use, care, and maintenance of manual and power equipment including but not limited to tractors, mowers, clippers, edgers, and blowers Renewal of planted and hardscape landscape as directed including but not limited to site preparation, planting, transplanting, soil amending, and mulching Safe and responsible operation of vehicles in the execution of daily duties amid a densely crowded campus to transport materials, equipment, and fellow gardenersOperate and maintain manual and power equipment such as mowers, tractors, clippers, edgers, and blowers Inspection, maintenance, and repair of campus irrigation systems and replacement as directed mplementation of landscape designs from plans or as directed for new spaces created as a result of construction Daily observation of outdoor campus safety, reporting trip hazards, inadequate lighting conditions, and any other safety or hazard potential Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of two years of gardening and landscape experience Knowledge of common trees, plants, turf maintenance, and pest control methods. Knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to perform repairs and maintenance Must be able to lift 60 pounds Willing to work weekends and overtime if needed Please review full job description and apply through our Career Portal: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/hroptionsinc/job/ubdrdrr1mg6xorrxdsi1tt9exc?crt=1759792738173 Pay Rate: $36.86 per hour