Landscape Technician II

Join the Facilities Ground Maintenance team as a Landscape Technician II. You will participate in planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weed whipping, mowing, pulling and hoeing weeds, raking leaves, picking up trash and debris, cleaning sidewalks, mulching, and snow removal by operating various tools and equipment of the trade. Perform plumbing and electrical duties to operate, maintain, repair, and install irrigation systems on campus grounds. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm.

The role of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University.

This position is on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to write concise, meaningful reports.
• Perform mathematical computations necessary to make accurate estimates for supplies such as fertilizer, grass seed, flowers and chemicals
• Knowledge and ability to use soil testing equipment. Ability to read and make recommendations from soil test results.
• Thorough knowledge of plant materials and accepted horticulture practices.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and tools used in the planting and care of trees, shrubs, grasses, and plants.
• Knowledge of the hazards, proper use and effects insecticides and herbicides.
• Six months experience in equipment operation.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Training at post-secondary institution in nursery management, landscape horticulture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, or plant pathology.
• Knowledge of all phases of horticultural practices preferred.
• Arborist training and experience in utilizing landscape plans and blueprint reading would be beneficial.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• 3A and 3B Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within six months of employment.

Please submit the following documents:

Online Application Form

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Hourly $ 15.00 - 16.52