Landscape Specialist

The Landscape Specialist works under general supervision and reports to the Asst. Director of the Physical Plant. The position is responsible for maintaining grounds and building, performing general labor, and providing instructions to other maintenance workers. This position is governed by agency/institution policy.

This is a 12-month, 40 hours per week, on-campus position. If not residing in Camden or surrounding area, relocation is required.

All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.

SAU Tech and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Works independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Identifies maintenance, safety, or operational issues and makes informed recommendations to the Assistant Director.
• Exercises judgment in prioritizing work and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Loads and unloads items such as chairs, tables, risers, pianos, furniture, etc.
• Hauls dirt and fills holes.
• Picks up trash and broken limbs.
• Sprays, prunes and trims shrubbery and trees.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubbery, fertilizes and waters as necessary.
• Operating equipment such as tractors, lawn mowers or weed eaters to cut grass.
• Cleans out window wells, stairwells and drainage ditches.
• Receive and deliver daily freight, maintain log of both receipt and delivery of all freight.

• Ability to operate groundskeeping and janitorial equipment.
• Ability to perform general labor and groundskeeping duties.
• Ability to demonstrate groundskeeping and general labor tasks to other employees.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Must have an Arkansas driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

One to two years related experience

Must have an Arkansas driver's license and maintain a good driving record. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Ability to operate groundskeeping and janitorial equipment. Ability to perform general labor and groundskeeping duties. Ability to demonstrate groundskeeping and general labor tasks to other employees. Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.

Application cannot be completed and submitted using a mobile device.

Background check is required.

Applicants will be contacted via email with information regarding the position. Please monitor the email address provided in your application for updates.

SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.

This is an on-campus position. If not residing within a reasonable commuting distance from Camden, AR, relocation is required.

Deadline for first consideration is February 22, 2026.