Work Study Gardener /Groundskeeper

• Required to work 40 hours per week for a twelve-week period or total of 480 hours for the summer.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some Saturdays.

• The college student must certify that he/she has received and used a Higher Education Award (HEA), and/or 21st Century Scholarship during the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Will not graduate at the end of the 2012-2013 fall semester or quarter.
• Will enroll as an undergraduate student during 2012-2013 academic year.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Required to work outdoors for long hours in a variety of weather conditions.
• Required to have excellent customer service attitude and manner.
• Drug testing and criminal history record check are required as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is subject to the applicant passing a drug-screening test and criminal history record check.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to identify plant species and understand growing conditions and needs of a large variety of plants.
• Ability to work in both supervised and unsupervised conditions.
• Accept and manage change.
• Sense of Humor, enthusiastic, and a positive attitude.

Working under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager and the Library system’s gardener, the person in this position will perform the following duties:

1. Maintains plantings at the Library’s Main Library and branch library locations.
2. Maintains gardens, paths, lawns and plants by pruning, fertilizing, weeding and other gardening techniques.
3. Clears away organic grounds rubbish.
4. Keeps accurate records of tasks and duties performed.
5. Works on an as-needed basis when not needed to perform gardening duties as a groundskeeper.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required to work up to 10 –19 hours per week, regularly scheduled.
• Required to work up to two evenings per week and variable Saturdays. Supervisor arranges work schedule.
• Required to work additional hours as an Emergency Substitute.
• Required to work the required Sunday afternoons per calendar year.

• Dependability, punctuality, good attendance and work habits.
• A thorough comprehension of alphabetical and numerical sequences (test is given during interview).
• Basic understanding of self-check and return technology or willingness to learn.
• Standing and walking (no sit down work).
• Good vision to read labels on books and materials.
• Physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, carry heavy library materials, and push heavy carts filled with books (20-25 lbs)
• Excellent customer service manner.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Drug testing and criminal history record check are required as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is subject to the applicant passing a drug-screening test and criminal history record check.

• Perform work according to acceptable standards.
• Follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
• Form good working relationships with co-workers.
• Work independently, as well as be a team player.
• Possess initiative, creativity, flexibility, and organizational skills.
• Accept and manage change.
• Sense of Humor, enthusiastic, and a positive attitude.

Working under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager or designated Supervisor, the person in this position will perform the following:

1.Induct to sorter, cart, and re-shelve returned library material.
2. Read shelves, keep material in correct sequence, and re-shelve library material which is out of place.
3. Maintain neatness on shelves and in public areas.
4. Shift books and other library materials when necessary.
5. Maintain neatness in work areas, Staff Only areas, and public areas, this includes but not limited to items found on floors, tables, or display areas.
6. Look for items on paging lists.
7. Other similar tasks as assigned.

Other responsibilities may be delegated by the manager, which may result in a periodic updating of the job description.