Campus Grounds & Horticulture Technician

College of DuPage; United States; On-site; USD 24,662 - 35,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition discounts for employees and dependents

Medical benefits effective day one

Job summary

A community college in the United States seeks a Grounds Horticulture Technician for full-time employment. This role involves landscaping maintenance of the campus grounds, including planting and caring for flowers, shrubs, and trees. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant horticulture experience, along with a valid driver's license. The position offers a starting salary of $21.70/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant college coursework.
• Two years of experience in horticulture maintenance or landscape contracting required.
• Pesticide applicator's license needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain all campus planting beds.
• Perform snow removal operations as needed.
• Conduct daily outdoor trash pickup.

Skills

Horticulture maintenance

Pesticide application

Landscape contracting

Plant identification

Snow removal

Education

High school diploma

Certificate or Associate degree in horticulture

Tools

Mowers

Sprayers

Chain saws

Power mechanical tools

Job description

A community college in the United States seeks a Grounds Horticulture Technician for full-time employment. This role involves landscaping maintenance of the campus grounds, including planting and caring for flowers, shrubs, and trees. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant horticulture experience, along with a valid driver's license. The position offers a starting salary of $21.70/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.