Campus Horticulture Technician - Landscape & Irrigation

Epic; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic, located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Horticulture Technician to support our campus landscape teams. The role involves caring for ornamental gardens, turfs, and irrigation systems, with hands-on tasks like planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and seasonal duties.

Relocation assistance is provided, and candidates must be willing to relocate and reside within 45 minutes of Verona, WI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to work outdoors 8 hours a day and lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with temperate ornamental horticulture and/or arboriculture preferred.
• Experience with commercial equipment preferred.
• Valid WI Driver's license.
• Live within 45 minutes of Epic's Campus in Verona, WI or be willing to relocate.
• COVID-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Care for ornamental campus gardens and maintain turf areas.
• Maintain irrigation systems and related equipment.
• Gain hands-on experience with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and deadheading.
• Assist with snow removal and other seasonal landscape tasks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Epic, located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Horticulture Technician to support our campus landscape teams. The role involves caring for ornamental gardens, turfs, and irrigation systems, with hands-on tasks like planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and seasonal duties.

Relocation assistance is provided, and candidates must be willing to relocate and reside within 45 minutes of Verona, WI.