Campus Landscape Technician - Grounds & Rapid Response

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform green space and hardscape maintenance across campus, ensuring high-quality landscape care. This is an essential, full-time, non-exempt position that participates in weekend call-out rotations and emergency responses.

Responsibilities include irrigation, pruning, mowing, debris removal, tree work up to 20 feet, chemical application records, and tool maintenance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification required at time of application

Responsibilities

• Water, irrigate and install sprinklers
• Prune, weed and monitor grass, plants, shrubs and trees
• Mow, edge, thatch and patch turf
• Keep landscape and hardscape areas clear of weeds, leaves, trash and other debris
• Maintain trees up to 20 feet tall
• Apply and maintain records related to chemical applications and fertilizers
• Maintain and repair landscaping tools and equipment
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment
• Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification for Ornamental/Landscape Herbicide Application or be able to obtain within six months
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Skills

Irrigation

Pruning

Mowing

Weed control

Equipment operation

Emergency response

Pesticide certification readiness

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

The University of Idaho is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform green space and hardscape maintenance across campus, ensuring high-quality landscape care. This is an essential, full-time, non-exempt position that participates in weekend call-out rotations and emergency responses.

Responsibilities include irrigation, pruning, mowing, debris removal, tree work up to 20 feet, chemical application records, and tool maintenance.