Recruitment/Posting Title Landscape Technician Job Category AFSCME Local 888 Department IPO-Facilities Grounds-NB Overview The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Landscape Technician for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position leads, guides, instructs and trains lower level employees and performs independent work in the care and maintenance of grounds to include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, edging, trash and leaf removal, recycling, weeding, fertilizing, liming, pruning, mulching, dead-heading and watering.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Identifies and treats pest infestations in the maintenance of grounds. Instructs, trains and oversees groundsworker employees and/or other employees in landscaping standards and processes. Performs installation and renovation of landscape additions including, but not limited to, trees shrubs, flowers, retaining walls, walks, patios and planters. Performs topsoil installation, rough and fine grading and the establishment of lawn from seed and sod. In the maintenance of specific turf grass areas, performs aeration, slice seeding, topdressing, and identification of insect, weed and disease infestations. Operates power equipment including, but not limited to, slice seeder, aerator, rototiller, tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, topdressors, and spray equipment. As assigned, performs snow removal duties using snow shovels, snow blowers and snow vehicles/plows. Performs storm water maintenance. Performs related duties as required. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 16 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 41653.50 Annual Mid Range Salary 49085.18 Annual Maximum Salary 56516.85 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description AFSCME - Local 888 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Facilities Maintenance – New Brunswick Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS