Iowa State University
GroundskeeperII
“Groundskeeper II at Iowa State University. Skills: grounds work, pesticide application, equipment operation and maintenance. maintain the university grounds so they retain an attractive appearance throughout the changing seasons. maintain a valid Iowa Pesticide Applicator License (category 3OT and 6) to properly apply herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers to annuals and perennials, turf, shrub beds, rock islands, and trees”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain the university grounds so they retain an attractive appearance throughout the changing seasons
Industry & Context.
Must have a valid Iowa Pesticide Applicator License (category 3OT and 6), Must attain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class with air brake, motor vehicle inspector certification within 6 months of hire., Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U. S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship., Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years., Must have successfully completed commercial certification tests (30T-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides and eligible to be certified., May be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required., Must have State of Iowa Commercial Applicator License Category 3OT at time of hire., Must have State of Iowa Commercial Applicator License Category 6 within 90 days of hire., Must attain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class with air brake, motor vehicle inspector certification within 6 months of hire.
Nice to Have
Grading, seeding, and sod experience, Irrigation experience, Knowledge of proper planting techniques and experience with trees, shrub and perennials, Plant ID skills for both cultivated and native species, State of Iowa Commercial Applicator License Category 6, Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class with air brake, motor vehicle inspector certification
What You'll Do.
maintain the university grounds so they retain an attractive appearance throughout the changing seasons
maintain a valid Iowa Pesticide Applicator License (category 3OT and 6) to properly apply herbicides
and fertilizers to annuals and perennials
accurately completing required state spray forms
safe operation and maintenance of various equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works on a team; work well in a team environment
Communication Scope
communicate effectively
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