Horticulture Technician: Campus Grounds & Irrigation

Epic Systems Corporation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic is seeking a Horticulture Technician to help maintain our campus landscape on the Madison, WI campus. This on-site role includes caring for ornamental gardens, turf, and irrigation systems, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in planting, pruning, mulching, and seasonal tasks.

Relocation assistance is provided as Epic recruits nationally. The role offers hands-on growth in a unique campus environment focused on sustainability and customer-impression through landscape excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field. Will consider equivalent work experience.
• 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

• Caring for ornamental gardens of campus, maintaining turf and irrigation systems.
• Gaining hands-on experience like planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, deadheading, burning, and snow removal.

Skills

Horticulture

Outdoor work

Irrigation systems

Planting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Epic is seeking a Horticulture Technician to help maintain our campus landscape on the Madison, WI campus. This on-site role includes caring for ornamental gardens, turf, and irrigation systems, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in planting, pruning, mulching, and seasonal tasks.

Relocation assistance is provided as Epic recruits nationally. The role offers hands-on growth in a unique campus environment focused on sustainability and customer-impression through landscape excellence.