Landscape Intern

Job description

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The landscape intern performs landscaping and manual work necessary to maintain the properties of the University. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Removes refuse and trash from campus grounds. Mows, trims, removes leaves, fertilizes and waters lawns, trees and shrubs, flowers and athletic fields. Plants, trims, mulches, weeds and fertilizes flowers, shrubs and trees as directed or as necessary to ensure proper standards are maintained. Repairs and maintains campus walk, roads, benches signs, light poles and fountains by cleaning, painting, patching, etc. Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push mowers, leaf blowers, and other power equipment. All Facilities employees are expected to exercise behavior in accordance with university policies as well as with the Facilities Mission and statement of Core Values. All Facilities employees are expected to comply with safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits. Pressure Washing: WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physically capable of working while bending, stooping, kneeling in all weather conditions. Physically capable of heavy lifting (minimum 50 pounds). All Facilities employees are designa...