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7-Month Seasonal Assistant Gardener
Job Code: 6040

Overview: The assistant gardener has the responsibility of assisting with the care of the grounds and gardens on the University of MN Twin Cities campus.

Responsibilities: These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this classification.

• Plants annuals, perennials, shrubs or trees.
• Maintains annual and perennial and shrub beds. Including spreading mulch, pulling weeds, pruning, applying fertilizers to annuals and perennials and picking litter.
• Mows, aerates and edges turf areas. Prepares lawn areas for seeding or sodding and lays seed or sod.
• Performs irrigation system maintenance checks and repairs as needed. Assists with irrigation start up and blow outs.
• Prunes trees and shrubs and operates the chipper
• Installs and maintains storm water management gardens (BMP’s).
• Operates ride and walk behind mowers, skid steers, edgers, weed whips, litter lifts, back pack blowers, shovels, rakes, pruners, saws, hand tools and other equipment associated with grounds maintenance.
• Cleans and organizes facilities associated with Landcare.
• Assists with snow removal and de-icing program using vehicles, power equipment and hand tools.
• Other tasks as assigned

This job may be designated as essential
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Additional Information: This is a seasonal 7-month, 100% appointment, Teamster Unit 3 position. This position includes the option to participate in the U of MN benefits package. Probationary period: 720 straight time hours
If you have interest in applying or would like more information please call 612.625.7361 or email at landcare@umn.edu

We Offer:

• MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan - tax deferred.
• 13 paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition opportunities covering 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
• Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
• Wellness program with opportunity to earn lower health care rates.

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience or 1 year of education in commercial gardening, grounds maintenance, or related field. 
• Experience as a lead worker. 
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to repetitively lift and carry 50 lbs.

Essential Qualification:

• Regular attendance is an essential qualification for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Valid MDA non-commercial pesticide applicators license.
• Experience operating a skid steer with attachments and other equipment associated with grounds maintenance. 

Preferred skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisory staff. 
• Ability to lead student workers on specific tasks.
   

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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