Landscaper I
The University of Alabama in Huntsville · US
Purpose of the Position: The Landscaper I is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, const...
Job description
Purpose of the Position: The Landscaper I is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair for the University. The employee's primary responsibility is to create a welcoming impression of the campus by performing a variety of basic-level landscape functions to maintain and improve UAH grounds and landscape. Duties / Responsibilities: Participate in the installation, care, and maintenance of University turfgrass and landscaping: - Perform a variety of basic landscape-related duties on University landscaping, including but not limited to proper plant installation, sod installation, pruning of trees, plants, and shrubs, mechanical weed management, landscape bed edging, and mulching. - When necessary, maintain campus turfgrass areas by mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing. - Remove trash and other debris, including leaves, from assigned zones with motorized and hand equipment. Perform season maintenance throughout campus: de-icer, preventive treatments, and ice removal. - During fall and winter months, remove leaves, sticks, branches, and other debris related to seasonal chan...