Landscape & Grounds Technician – Horticulture & Site Care

UMCES; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, MD seeks a Landscape & Grounds Technician for the Maintenance and Facilities department. The role involves landscape construction, maintenance, and repairs to grounds and equipment, with ability to operate mowers, sprayers and power tools and ensure proper storage and safety.

Qualifications include a degree in horticulture or HS diploma with four years of relevant experience, ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in horticulture or high school diploma with 4 years landscape construction and maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in hazardous/constrained environments and in adverse weather.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions and landscape plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive landscape maintenance and semi-skilled technical work.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Inspect landscape conditions, make recommendations, and manage supplies for projects.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Plant care

Reading plans

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture

HS diploma with 4 years landscape experience

Tools

Mowers

Power tools

Sprayers

Job description

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, MD seeks a Landscape & Grounds Technician for the Maintenance and Facilities department. The role involves landscape construction, maintenance, and repairs to grounds and equipment, with ability to operate mowers, sprayers and power tools and ensure proper storage and safety.

Qualifications include a degree in horticulture or HS diploma with four years of relevant experience, ability