Landscape/Horticulture Technician II

Delaware Technical Community College; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College seeks an experienced incumbent in landscaping and grounds maintenance to oversee planting, transplanting, cultivating, and upkeep of campus grounds, shrubs, trees and lawns. The role involves leading tasks and coordinating improvements to display areas and managing greenhouse operations.

You will participate in snow and ice removal, assist with special projects, and ensure safe operation and maintenance of grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of relevant experience.
• Two years' experience in groundskeeping/landscape maintenance.
• Ability to lead a crew and coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees grounds activities including planting, transplanting, cultivating, irrigating, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, trimming, and selecting varieties for campus grounds.
• Trains ground personnel in caretaking techniques and oversees work.
• Oversees insect and plant disease control, and mixing of spraying chemicals.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, trimmers, and edgers.
• Oversees landscape designs of new planting areas and renovation of old areas.
• Oversees greenhouse operations to ensure bedding and plant supplies for display areas.
• Oversees snow and ice removal, turf control, and litter removal.
• Sets up for special events, e.g. chairs, tables, and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscape design

Soil and plant materials

Equipment operation

Supervising staff

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Irrigation and fertilizing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Grounds equipment

Greenhouse operations

Job description

An incumbent in this class typically reports to a Landscape/Horticulture Superintendent and is responsible for overseeing and participating in planting, transplanting, cultivating, and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns. Concurrently, an incumbent provides landscape design of new planting areas and renovation of old areas; oversees greenhouse operations involving supply inventory, seeding, propagation, transplanting, insect and disease control, and fertilizing to ensure adequate bedding and plant supplies for use in campus display areas; participates in snow and ice removal, and engages in special projects. Significant aspects of work in this class includes serving at the lead level, performing miscellaneous grounds duties and equipment upkeep and maintenance.

Salary $35,214/Annually

Classification Information

Classification Title

Job Code

Job Code 7014 (FT), 7514 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade B/C 07

Position Type

Position Type Full-Time

Summary Statement

An incumbent is involved in landscaping and grounds maintenance activities at the lead level overseeing and participating in the upkeep and beautification of campus grounds.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent in this class typically reports to a Landscape/Horticulture Superintendent and is responsible for overseeing and participating in planting, transplanting, cultivating, and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns. Concurrently, an incumbent provides landscape design of new planting areas and renovation of old areas; oversees greenhouse operations involving supply inventory, seeding, propagation, transplanting, insect and disease control, and fertilizing to ensure adequate bedding and plant supplies for use in campus display areas; and engages in special projects. Significant aspects of work in this class includes serving at the lead level, performing miscellaneous grounds duties and equipment upkeep and maintenance. An incumbent may address groups and give educational presentations when required.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

1. Oversees and participates in grounds activities involving sequential planting, transplanting, cultivating, irrigating, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, trimming, and selecting varieties best suited to growing conditions, of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.

2. Trains ground personnel in caretaking techniques and oversees work.

3. Oversees and participates in checking for and controlling insects and plant diseases, and mixing of chemicals for spraying.

4. Oversees and participates in the operation and maintenance of equipment, such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, trimmers, and edgers.

5. Oversees and assists in providing landscape designs of new planting areas and renovation of old areas.

6. Oversees and participates in greenhouse operations to ensure adequate bedding and plant supplies for use in display areas.

7. Oversees and participates in snow and ice removal, turf control, and litter removal.

8. Sets up for special events, e.g. chairs, tables, and other equipment as assigned.

9. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of advanced horticulture principles and practices and their application.
Knowledge of landscape design, soils, and plant materials.
Knowledge of proper handling and mixing of spray materials.
Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of groundskeeping tools and equipment.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Knowledge of horticulture principles and practices, and their application.
Skill in performing technical work in landscape maintenance and beautification.
Skill in assigning and overseeing the work of subordinate personnel.
Ability to prepare routine reports and keep simple records.
Ability to operate, repair, and maintain a variety of grounds equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and two (2) years relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5254PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 11/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Multi Media
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference
• Certificates

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