POSITION: Horticulture Groundskeeper: North Metro Campus

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Part-time position- up to 29 hours per week – based on semester system. This is an open-ended announcement. Each semester applications will be reviewed. Responsibilities are centered on assisting the horticulture department in maintaining grounds and ID gardens.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Associate Dean of Public & Professional Services

JOB OBJECTIVES: Part-time position based on semester system. Responsibilities are centered on assisting the horticulture department in maintaining grounds and ID gardens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain outdoor lab space, grounds and ID garden

2. Other duties assigned by faculty.

CRITICAL SKILL/EXPERTISE:

· Knowledge and expertise in commercial lawn and landscape equipment operation and routine maintenance

· Ability to safely operate construction equipment in lab setting

· Critical thinking skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in groundskeeping

· Knowledge, work experience, and demonstration of the following areas of study

o Commercial Lawn and Landscape Equipment

o Equipment Maintenance and Repair

o Application of Pest Control Products

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Diploma or AAS degree in Horticulture or Landscaping

· Georgia Pesticide Applicators Licenses

· Irrigation

· Pest Identification

· Woody & Herbaceous Plant ID

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary–$20.00 per hour. There are no State Benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: APPLY ONLINE ONLY @ www.chattahoocheetech.edu and select “me@CTC” then “Jobs and Careers at CTC.” For a complete file, fill out an online application, upload cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and include three professional references’ contact information. Before a candidate is hired, a pre-employment criminal background investigation and employer/professional reference check will be conducted. If conditional offer of employment is made, applicant may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing appropriate to the position. Following screening, candidates may be asked to submit further documentation.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open-ended ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: Until Filled

EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). As set forth in its student catalog, Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chattahoochee Technical College Title IX Coordinator, Shanequa Warrington, 980 S Cobb Drive, C 1102B, Marietta, GA 30060, 770-975-4023, Shanequa.Warrington@chattahoocheetech.edu and Chattahoochee Technical College Section 504 Coordinator, Caitlin Barton, 5198 Ross Road, Building A1320, Acworth, GA 30102, (770) 975-4099, or Caitlin.Barton@chattahoocheetech.edu.

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