Campus Horticulture Technician - Landscape & Irrigation Projects

Epic; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic on a Madison, WI campus is seeking a Horticulture Technician to help maintain our one-of-a-kind landscape, including gardens, turf, and irrigation systems.

You will join and help lead projects on our campus, site, or turf teams while gaining hands-on experience with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and seasonal tasks. Relocation assistance is provided; growth opportunities and a commitment to sustainable practices are core.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• Must be able to work outdoors 8 hours a day and lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in 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 campus ornamental gardens and maintain turf and irrigation systems.
• Gain hands-on experience in planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, deadheading, burning, and snow removal.

Skills

Outdoor work

Lifting 50 lbs

Temperate horticulture

Arboriculture

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Relocation willingness

COVID-19 vaccination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Epic on a Madison, WI campus is seeking a Horticulture Technician to help maintain our one-of-a-kind landscape, including gardens, turf, and irrigation systems.

You will join and help lead projects on our campus, site, or turf teams while gaining hands-on experience with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and seasonal tasks. Relocation assistance is provided; growth opportunities and a commitment to sustainable practices are core.