Hybrid Vivion Family Home Landscape Technician bei Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I · Kansas City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Kansas City
Description
JOB PURPOSE
The cultivation, care, and enhancement of the outdoor spaces at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Vivion Family Home (VFH) providing a welcoming and safe environment for Midwestern’s sitting president, his family, guests, and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform routine lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, aerating, and fertilizing.
- Design and implement new landscape features, such as flower beds, hedges, and water elements.
- Maintain existing garden areas, including container gardens, ensuring healthy plant growth and aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
- Plant and maintain ornamental grasses, shrubbery, and flowers on a seasonal basis.
- Trim and weed multiple flower beds and containers.
- Research plants and products used at the VFH and on the Midwestern campus.
- Diagnose and treat plant diseases and pests.
- Collaborate with the Vivion Home House Manager to develop landscaping plans aligning with the president’s vision and budget.
- Manage irrigation systems to ensure adequate hydration of all plant life.
- Prune trees to promote healthy development and to mitigate the risk of damage to adjacent structures or injury to individuals.
- Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf removal in the fall, snow and ice removal in the winter.
- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of all outdoor spaces, including patios, walkways, and recreational areas.
BENEFIT PACKAGE
Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Telehealth
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents.
- Voluntary Life & AD/D
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement
- Paid Sick Leave and PTO
- MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
- Access to campus cafeteria and coffee shop
- Access to campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Monday through Friday, 7:00a – 3:30p.
- Off-hours work may be necessary.
- May be required to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Frequent exposure to dampness, humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuels, motor oil, solvents, and extended sunlight time.
- Campus Operation uniform shirts will be provided. Additional attire, work pants and boots, must always present a professional appearance.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Include, but not limited to:
- Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God.
- Proven experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
- Knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification, disease management, and soil science.
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
- Creative vision and design skills for landscaping projects.
- Physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the VFH and the Campus Operations department.
- Must possess a strong attention to detail.
- Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
- Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
- Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must possess a positive attitude.
- Must be able to show a desire and willingness to learn.
- Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record.
- Eligible to work in the United States
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Able to?lift, push, pull or move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds?regularly.
- Able to?climb ladders and stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and work under extreme weather conditions.
- Frequently required to bend, crawl, kneel, reach, and shovel.