Grounds & Landscape Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain grounds and facilities, operate heavy machinery, and support gardens and landscaping. Schedule is Monday–Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM with on-call as needed.

Responsibilities include planting, pruning, pesticide licensing within 90 days, and operating equipment like zero-turn mowers, tractors, and a boom truck; requires valid driver's license and MVR check. On-site work in varied weather; teamwork and safety emphasized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping practices, tools, and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify weeds, plant diseases, and proper chemical applications.
• Skills in installation and maintenance of landscaping plants and materials.
• Ability to communicate productively and organize tasks.
• Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in production, maintenance, and cleanup of grounds and facilities.
• Maintains plot gardens, including planting, tending, and ordering supplies for produce gardens.
• Maintains landscaped areas, interior plants, and assists with habitat and greenhouse operations.
• Prunes trees and manages orchard production, removing hazardous trees as needed.
• Operates grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, tractors, boom truck, and drives Boys Town vehicle as needed.
• Maintains equipment and performs tune ups and blade replacements.
• Prunes trees and removes trees when required.
• Performs general building maintenance and snow/ice removal.
• Supervises youth grounds and landscaping projects as needed.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Instruction interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boom truck

Forklift

Front-end loader

Zero-turn mower

Tractor

Job description

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain grounds and facilities, operate heavy machinery, and support gardens and landscaping. Schedule is Monday–Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM with on-call as needed.

Responsibilities include planting, pruning, pesticide licensing within 90 days, and operating equipment like zero-turn mowers, tractors, and a boom truck; requires valid driver's license and MVR check. On-site work in varied weather; teamwork and safety emphasized.