Teamster Promotional Period runs from March 17, 2022 - March 24, 2022
Description of Position
This position reports to the Landcare Maintenance Supervisor, and is responsible for performing landscape maintenance and landscape construction for FM Landcare on the Twin Cities Campus.
Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of turf care including pesticide application, fertilizing, aerating and mowing. Repair, maintain and adjust irrigation equipment. Plant and maintain annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and turf. Prepare and maintain beds including planting, watering, mulching, and plant replacement. Perform snow removal using plows, power brushes, blowers, shovels, and sanding equipment. Frequent operation of landscape equipment and machinery including mowers, aerators, skid steer loaders (with attachments), weed whips, hedge trimmers, back pack blowers, chainsaws, and trucks.
Lead, direct, and train a landscape crew composed primarily of student employees in performing general gardening duties, safe equipment operating procedures, work planning, site direction, and team‐building.
Other duties assigned by supervisor.
This job may be designated as essential.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Work Environment:
Work is performed outdoors. This position will be exposed to extreme weather conditions year round, and extended hours during the winter months for snow removal.
Job is year-round, 100% time Teamster Unit 3 position. The position is covered by the Teamsters Union – Union/Fair share deductions may be made. This position includes the option to participate in the U of MN benefits package. Probationary period equals 720 straight time hours.