Gardener I - Facilities Management & Campus Services (fmcs)

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Pyy basis: hourly; benefits: comprehensive medical...
High school diploma or ged required
Minimum three years trade experience
Operate tractor mounted mowers and trucks
This role involves performing comprehensive grounds maintenance including soil preparation, pruning, and operating various landscape equipment on a 100+ acre campus

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing comprehensive grounds maintenance including soil preparation, pruning, and operating various landscape equipment on a 100+ acre campus.
  • The position requires applying designated fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides while adhering to safety protocols and university values of sustainability and integrity.
  • Employees enjoy benefits including comprehensive medical insurance, retirement savings with employer contributions, tuition benefits, and a free transit pass.

Matching Summary

This role involves performing comprehensive grounds maintenance including soil preparation, pruning, and operating various landscape equipment on a 100+ acre campus.

Salary

Pay Basis: Hourly; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition benefits; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Minimum three years trade experience
  • Operate tractor mounted mowers and trucks
  • Apply fertilizers herbicides and pesticides
  • Lift 40 pounds overhead
  • Work outside in inclement conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Tree climbing skills per ISA standards
  • Experience in large institutional settings
  • Formal horticulture coursework
  • Ability to work various shifts and overtime

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years trade experience
  • Membership in Local #95 Union within 90 days
  • Valid PA driver's license
  • Successful background check and drug screen
  • Pesticide certification for Gardener II level

Work Rights

Must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States

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