Landscape Assistant

Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Landscape Services department.

Job Duties:
This list includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Mows and edges lawn areas with small power mowers, large riding frontline mowers, and edger.
• Operates golf carts, trucks, sweepers, lift trucks and other grounds and maintenance equipment.
• Plants, transplants, fertilizes, mulches and waters lawns, shrubs, trees, bedding plants and ground covers.
• Performs weeding activities in ornamental beds with hand tools.
• Rakes, sweeps and picks up leaves, pine needles and other debris from lawns, shrub beds, walkways, curb lines and streets.
• Calibrates, mixes and applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Patches asphalt, repairs concrete and assists in the pouring of concrete areas.
• Sets sign posts, paints and repairs outdoor benches and tables.
• Picks up trash, litter and debris in assigned areas by hand or using vacuum, sweeper or power blowers.
• Uses hand and power tools associated with landscaping, such as jackhammers, line trimmers, etc.
• Removes snow and ice from campus sidewalks, entryways and parking areas. Applies sand and de-ice as needed.
• Repairs, cleans and moves grounds-related supplies and equipment.
• Moves furniture and sets up offices, classrooms and other college spaces as directed.
• Assists other Facilities Operations departments as directed.
• As required, will work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and on-call status.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, college staff, students and the community.

Marginal Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : High school diploma or GED

Required License and/or Certifications : Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to maintain a safe and productive environment.
• Proficient skills in operating office equipment and a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English



Advertised: 11 Dec 2020 Pacific Standard Time
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