Landscape Turf Specialist Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Between $30k and
$34k
Per Year Landscape Turf Specialist
Clemson University

Location:

Clemson, SC

• 29631
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 109247

Posted:

1/28/2025

Expires:

2/16/2025

Source:

Clemson University

Site:

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JOB SUMMARY

Operates turf-grass maintenance related equipment including mowers, sprayers, loaders, tractors and tractor implements commonly used to care for turf-grass requiring advanced levels of skill and technical knowledge. Provides turf care and identifies plant disease. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

40%

• Essential

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Equipment Operation & Management:

Operates tractors with various implements for turf care: York rake, pulverizer, de-thatcher, fertilizer spreader, aerator and topdresser. Operates various mowers throughout designated areas of campus. Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. Performs seasonal projects such as removal of snow and ice with tractor, brooms and snowplows when present. Assists with seasonal area leaf removal and mulching. 35%

• Essential

• Turf Care:

  Mix and apply unrestricted herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators and fertilizers to turf areas under the guidance of the turf manager. Identifies weed and disease problems in turf-grassed areas and reports to manager. Prepares soil and plant tissue samples for lab analysis. 15%

• Essential

• Training and Mentorship:

  Leads, guides, and/or trains less experienced landscapers in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing. Trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Conducts safety training. Monitors crew in the field for safe work practices. 10%

• Essential

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Safety:

Follows established safety procedures including proper equipment calibration, PPE requirements, and equipment maintenance. Cleans equipment and vehicles. Notify supervisor of needed repairs to vehicles and equipment. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High Diploma School or Equivalent and groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment. Licenses
• Drivers License Class D normal

< 26,000 PREFERRED

REQUIREMENTS

Certifications

• Plant Pesticide Applicator; Class B Commercial Driver’s License Work Experience
• 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead

• Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

50%

• Stand for prolonged period 50%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period 25%
• Walk or move about 70%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc 10%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder) 25%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl) 25%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself 75%
• Recognize or inspect visually 25%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 60%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction 75%
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS

75%

• Exposure to heat or cold 75%
• Exposure to dust/fumes 50%
• Wet or humid 75%
• Noise 75%
• Vibration 75%
• Mechanical hazards 25%
• Chemical hazards 75%
• Radiant energy hazards 50%
• Burn hazards 5%
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