Landscape Assistant

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

Description Of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

Working Title

Landscape Assistant

Department

UO Landscape Services-1012

Description Of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• 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 dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

As a Landscape Assistant, you will:

• Maintain a high-quality landscape in assigned area, which includes but is not limited to 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.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .

Minimum Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture degree or related field, relevant coursework, or specialized training beyond high school.
• 2+ years experience in grounds keeping and/or horticultural.
• Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) license.

Posted Salary

$16.50/hr minimum