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OPS LANDSCAPER

MAIN CAMPUS

** APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED **

HIRING SALARY:          $12.00 per hour

HOURS:                         8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

CONTACT:                    JASON PETERS @ petersj@tcc.fl.edu

MAJOR FUNCTION: PART-TIME LANDSCAPER – MAIN CAMPUS needed to assist with grounds and landscaping. Duties will include landscaping, lawn edging, trimming, mowing, mulching, weed eating and planting shrubs & flowers.

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or its equivalent and one year experience in either Grounds keeping or Custodial services.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:  This position requires a criminal background check and possession of a valid driver’s license. Required job duties will involve exposure to summer time extreme heat & humidity to winter time extreme cold weather and requires essential physical abilities such as; lifting, carrying and pushing up to 75 lbs., walking, standing, bending, stooping; ability to use a computer, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, weed eaters and edger’s.

***TCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER ***

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting.

The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.  Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs and activities.  Inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 239 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-6074, tolsonr@tcc.fl.edu.

ALL PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources at (850) 201-8510.

Required Skills Required Experience

• COMMUNICATION - Engages in effective, concise, two-way personal communication; is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect. Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the Company. Encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.
• CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION - Able to generate creative ideas to solve problems and improve work methods; apply novel approaches to situations; independently apply professional expertise in ways that are unique or innovative; collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative approaches; rethink situations to create new opportunities or overcome obstacles.
• INITIATIVE - Takes the initiative to identify new challenges or opportunities. Brings different ideas together, combining them to produce a new outcome. Demonstrates strong desire to try new ways of doing business. Displays a ‘can-do’ attitude and approaches challenges from a problem-solving perspective. Generates new ideas to enhance business results. Is alert to new technology and business practices. Produces results that surpass established goals. Recognizes the need for new or modified approaches.
• PLANNING/ORGANIZING - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner. Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Sets priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity.
• PROFESSIONAL - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING - Able to deal effectively with people in order to get work accomplished; adjust own interpersonal approach to fit the interpersonal style/needs of others; recognize the impact of one’s behavior on others; utilize technical and business contacts to meet job responsibilities; network to reach specific influential people.
• RESULTS DRIVEN - Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it proactively and with minimal supervision. Establishes and maintains ownership of assigned issues from start to finish.
• TEAMWORK – Works well in a team environment, balances team and individual responsibilities.
• TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one’s job effectively. Understands technical aspects of one’s job and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up-to-date on the technical or procedural aspects of the job.