Landscape Technician, Senior

LC State invites applications for the position of Landscape Technician, Senior.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $18.27 - $20.67

Required Qualifications:

• Either six months of experience performing duties of a Landscape Technician or one year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work.
• Grounds equipment maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college/university preferred.
• Knowledge of plants and soil types.
• Horticulture and professional landscaping practices.
• Knowledge of spraying of pesticides and herbicides.
• Basic pruning & irrigation knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, do routine gardening, general landscaping, and grounds maintenance work; may instruct, lead, or supervise temporary workers; operate and maintain related equipment; perform related work.
• Responsible for all aspects of landscaping, such as weeding, fertilizing, spraying, mulching, trimming hedges, cutting branches, and mowing lawns.
• Assists other landscape and crafts staff performing their duties
• Uses snow blowers, lawn mowers, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts
• Removes waste and debris from areas
• Duties may include setting up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events
• Shovels snow from walkways
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.