Landscape Specialist I, Athletic Fields

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Position Title

Landscape Specialist I, Athletic Fields

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Position Title

Landscape Specialist I, Athletic Fields

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Working Title

Landscape Specialist I, Athletic Fields

Department

600346-Facilities - Athletic Fields

Pay Rate

$15.50/hour

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Nonexempt

Position Number

999091

Classification

CJS06

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions:This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Completed UCM online application for employment required.Incomplete applications will not be considered.A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30 am -4:00 pmOccasional nights and weekends

Bargaining Unit

Yes

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

07/20/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance. Mix and apply athletic field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields, in accordance with NCAA regulations. Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems.

Education & Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Education & Formal Training

Computer Skills

Experience

Six months experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.Six months athletic field experience preferred.

Other Experience

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Criminal History check, Driver's license, Missouri license required

Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

-Ability to read, interpret, and apply NCAA provisions for proper field markings.-Ability to mix paints to ensure the brightness of lines.-Ability to formulate fertilizer-Ability to read, comprehend, and apply manuals, labels, and written instructions.-Basic mathematical skills.

Specify sensory abilities:

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to loud noises, Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs., Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals

Other Physical & Environmental Factors

-Bending, twisting, stooping.-Incumbent will work outside in all temperatures dealing with horticultural duties, removal of snow, ice, and debris

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:

Uniform required, Irregular work hours, Work in stressful conditions

Other Special Working Conditions

Irregular work hours, incumbent will work weekend and evening athletics events, as scheduled

Ability to Keyboard

Special Qualifications:

Other Special Qualifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * International students on an F1or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?

   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume

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