Campus Landscape Technician

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

No-cost life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance for employees and, 

Exclusive employee discounts

Professional development through培训

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Landscape Assistant to maintain high-quality landscapes across campus. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, weed control, and soil renovation while ensuring timely completion of projects.

You will operate equipment, perform seasonal snow/ice removal, and help with maintenance, renovations, and record-keeping. Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work in all weather are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Thinking and reasoning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Familiar with and able to operate tools and machinery.
• Able to work from a ladder and/or aerial equipment.
• Ability to frequently travel to various work areas on campus and work in all weather conditions.
• Available 24/7 for snow and ice removal emergencies.
• Ability to obtain a Nebraska Dept of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator license within six months of hire (on-the-job training and license fees are provided).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-quality landscape in assigned area, which includes planting, plant care and maintenance, waste and litter clean-up, and soil renovation.
• Remove snow and ice from steps, sidewalks, ramps, drives, and other areas using manual and powered equipment.
• Perform planting, weeding, fertilizing, and pest control tasks on lawns, shrubs, and trees using appropriate equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Assist with landscape maintenance, renovations, and repairs.
• Mow lawns and prune trees and shrubs using manual and powered equipment.
• Inspect and monitor assigned areas and ensure deadlines for projects and tasks are met.
• Maintain records, forms, and work orders.

Skills

Instructions follow

Communication skills

Tools & machinery

Weather resilience

Driver's license

Education

Horticulture degree or related field

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Landscape Assistant to maintain high-quality landscapes across campus. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, weed control, and soil renovation while ensuring timely completion of projects.

You will operate equipment, perform seasonal snow/ice removal, and help with maintenance, renovations, and record-keeping. Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work in all weather are essential.