Commercial Landscape Technician

Location: Lewiston,
Pay: $17.00-$18.26/HR
Schedule: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (30-60 minute lunch) | schedule may adjust based on business needs

We are hiring a dependable Commercial Landscape Technician to support grounds maintenance and landscape operations on a higher education campus. This position is ideal for candidates with professional landscaping experience who are comfortable operating commercial grounds equipment and working outdoors year-round.

This role combines landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, equipment operation, snow removal, and event support to help maintain a safe, attractive, and functional campus environment.

• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Comfortable performing physical work in all weather conditions
• Experience operating commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment

• Perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties
• Operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, and other commercial landscape equipment
• Assist with snow removal, leaf removal, and floodwater cleanup
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, bleachers, flooring, and portable stages for campus events
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, tractors, carts, dollies, and hand tools
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized grounds and work areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round
• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance practices
• Ability to safely operate commercial equipment and tools
• Strong attention to safety and detail

• At least 6 months or one season of professional landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related experience
• Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment, including mowers, string trimmers, edgers, and leaf blowers
• Experience maintaining campus, commercial, municipal, or large-scale landscape properties preferred
• Experience operating and performing basic maintenance on grounds equipment
• Valid driver's license required

• Ability to lift 50-90 lbs throughout the shift
• Team lift required for items over 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and squatting
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods or the entire shift
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Opportunity to work outdoors and stay active
• Variety of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and event support duties
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Long-term growth potential

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