Landscape Technician Mt9949 Jobs

This position, under the direct supervision of the Grounds Manager, performs skilled grounds maintenance using a variety of power equipment. The Landscape Technician calibrates equipment, manicures, and weeds and trims various species of native plants. This position also manages tress and trims as required. The Landscape Technician maintains walks and drives as required. They install new landscape material, as needed. They also adjust and replace irrigation heads, and maintain irrigation controls and low-voltage light fixtures.

Job Functions And Responsibilities

Employment duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Assisting in the set-up of various events held on the premises.
• Supporting on-the-job training of newly hired staff members.
• Laying sod; watering grounds; raking; picking up paper and other debris from assigned areas, installing landscaping, and repairing roads.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.
• Maintains an effective working relationship, both inter and intra-departmentally.
• Maintaining privacy and decorative fence, providing paint touch-up as needed to both fence and facilities.
• Responding to building and grounds complaints, remedying problems, and keeping constituents informed in a timely manner.
• Assisting in recommending, coordinating, and/or implementing as directed, short and long-term plans and programs for an integrated landscape management.
• Effectively planning and performing in a multi-task environment and meeting self or pre-imposed objectives and deadlines. Exercises the use of independent judgment.
• Safely operating power mowers, tractors, light trucks, edgers, clippers, and other handheld power tools used in the grounds maintenance industry.
• Installing new landscapes and materials as specified by Landscape Architect.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment and machines following a preventative maintenance program.
• Conducting periodic inspections of premises and grounds to assure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of problems associated with integrated pest management and landscape programs.

Required Skills

The Landscape Technician will need:

• The ability to walk over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, climb stepladders and work in confined spaces.
• The ability to carry and lift moderately heavy objects (20-30 bl.) to very heavy objects (100 lb. or over).
• The ability to perform strenuous physical work in adverse environmental conditions.
• Skills in the operation of light trucks, tractors, and mowing equipment.
• The ability to walk and climb stairs and provide manual labor necessary to fulfill job functions. Many buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators. 
• The ability to work independently and maintain accurate data logs, records, and information sheets as may be required.
• The ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the turf maintenance industry.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate quantities and determine appropriate ratios and mixtures.
• The ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida. Frequently performs work outside and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors. 
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
• The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.

Required Experience

• Experience: One (1) year of experience in landscaping.
• Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred but not essential with appropriate experience

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.

Salary Grade: 2