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Landscape Worker III Split,Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3:30pm
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Position Number: 1969113
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Landscape Worker III Split,Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3:30pm
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,377 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

Landscape Worker III Split, Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3:30pm
Job Description
Provide maintenance of exterior campus landscape to include lawns, gardens, flower beds, hedges, walkways, plazas, streets and all associated components such as trees, shrubs, irrigation systems. Stabilization, repair and replace fences, walls, curbs, etc.
Duties, functions and responsibilities may include: mow lawns, string trim, basic pruning of ornamental plants and hedges, weed planting beds, rake leaves, hand-pick loose trash, external barrels, dumpsters, etc., stabilization, repair, and replacement of fences, gates and masonry features; clean out drainage ditches and culverts. Loading operations for materials handling,
Mix fertilizer according to instructions and calibrate sprayers to apply fertilizers as directed; calculate appropriate application rates; spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
Assist with snow removal operations. Duties, functions and responsibilities may include: hand shoveling stairs and walkways, spreading ice melt products, operating truck mounted plows and sanding equipment. Operate skid-steer loaders and loading equipment involved in snow removal operations and as needed in support of other Landscape Services operations.
Support the University with office moves and furniture moves, special event and function setups. Duties include moving furniture, setting up chairs and tables, moving equipment, transporting equipment/boxes from campus to/from warehouse, and other duties as assigned.
Whenever Management determines it possible, the Landscaper Ill may be assigned to work with a Gardener in order to assist in Gardening duties which will expand the Landscaper Ill's skills and relevant experience.
This job description is intended to provide a summary of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all of the duties. An employee may be required to perform other duties that are related to the primary functions listed in the job description.

Please post before 12:00 noon July 30, 2020. Employees who would like to be
considered for this position should apply at the Department of Human
Resources, 129 Lake Street Room 110, before 5:00pm on August 7, 2020
ChrisLaflamme 7/30
John Bogdan 7/30 (sa/cl)

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts driver's license

Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 lbs.

Valid MA Hoisting License 2A

Valid Ma Pesticide Applicators license or Irrigation Association Irrigation Technician Certification (or equivalent as determined by Management)

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility;

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, and Dental Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both 401K and University Funded 403B Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick, and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity/compliance/nondiscrim

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://bc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=3988&site=1

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.