Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

JOB SUMMARY

The Seasonal Gardener assists in maintaining the grounds of Saint Mary's University in all functions related to seasonal planning, summer maintenance and fall cleanup.

Salary Range: $22.00-$24.00

Job Responsibilities

• Performs daily grounds operations: planting, weeding, transplanting, watering, deadheading, tilling, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, landscaping and mulching.
• Assists with seasonal projects as directed.
• Works with student workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills 

• Knowledge of equipment operation including, but not limited to hand shovels, trimmers and associated grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of fertilizers and pest control.
• Knowledge and use of personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• Highly organized, attention detailed, manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively alone and within a team environment
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Observes safety guidelines at all times and follow work procedures established by the university.

Working Conditions:

• Work requires a large extent of standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, stretching, pushing, carrying, climbing, kneeling, grabbing, auditory and visual acuity, color discrimination and manual dexterity required on a daily basis.
• Objects frequently required to be lifted, pushed, pulled and/or carried range from 25 - 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Exposure to a variety of hazardous chemicals on a daily basis, using PPE when necessary.
• Work is performed in wide range of outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to machinery/motor noise and fumes on a daily basis.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Master Gardener or Horticulturist.
• Preferred 5 years of experience.
• May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.