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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.