Campus Landscape Gardener – Irrigation & Plant Care

University of San Francisco; United States; Presencial; USD 43.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of San Francisco is seeking a Journey Level Gardener to maintain and enhance campus landscapes under supervision of the Landscape Superintendent. The role focuses on safe, environmentally responsible gardening across lawns, beds, trees, and hardscape while supporting irrigation needs and seasonal plantings.

Candidates should have at least two years of gardening experience, knowledge of turf, plants, and pest control, and the ability to operate and maintain landscape equipment.

Formación

• High School graduation with 2+ years gardening/landscape maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of trees, plants, turf, pests, and landscape care.
• Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to repair/maintain them.
• Must lift up to 60 pounds and work in varied weather.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, beds, and hardscape; manage mowing, pruning, weeding.
• Safely apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides with required training.
• Operate and maintain landscape machines: tractors, mowers, clippers, edgers, blowers.
• Renew planted and hardscape areas through soil prep, planting, mulching.
• Operate vehicles safely to transport materials on a crowded campus.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems; implement landscape designs as directed.
• Report safety hazards and ensure campus outdoor safety.

Conocimientos

Lawn and landscape maintenance

Irrigation system knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Driving license

Willingness to work weekends/overtime

Safety and hazard awareness

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

California driving license

Descripción del empleo

The University of San Francisco is seeking a Journey Level Gardener to maintain and enhance campus landscapes under supervision of the Landscape Superintendent. The role focuses on safe, environmentally responsible gardening across lawns, beds, trees, and hardscape while supporting irrigation needs and seasonal plantings.

Candidates should have at least two years of gardening experience, knowledge of turf, plants, and pest control, and the ability to operate and maintain landscape equipment.