Landscape Technician

lcsc; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LC State in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Landscape Technician to join our grounds team. Two openings, with salary based on experience, supporting general maintenance and campus operations.

Responsibilities include operating a wide range of grounds equipment, performing maintenance and repairs, aiding in snow and leaf removal, and assisting with event setup for campus activities. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• At least six months or one season performing related work.
• Grounds equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate and facilitate solutions, and analyze and resolve landscape issues.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• General grounds maintenance.
• Grounds equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Operate equipment: snow blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, forklifts, aerial lifts, tractors, dollies, carts, hand tools, and other mechanized equipment.
• Set up bleachers, portable stages and flooring, and tables and chairs for special events.
• Respond to emerging conditions on campus, assist with leaf and snow removal, and flood water cleanup.
• Assist other Physical Plant crews as needed.
• Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of Landscape Technician (2 openings).

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $16.83 - $18.26 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• At least six months or one season performing related work (Home yard work is not qualifying experience unless it is for a very large and detailed landscape/grounds)
• Grounds equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate and facilitate solutions, and analyze and resolve landscape issues.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• Knowledge of plants and soil types.
• Horticulture and professional landscaping practices.
• Knowledge of spraying of pesticides and herbicides.
• Basic pruning & irrigation knowledge.

Responsibilities:

1. General grounds maintenance.
2. Grounds equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
3. Operate equipment: snow blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, forklifts, aerial lifts, tractors, dollies, carts, hand tools, and other mechanized equipment.
4. Set up bleachers, portable stages and flooring, and tables and chairs for special events.
5. Respond to emerging conditions on campus, assist with leaf and snow removal, and flood water cleanup.
6. Assist other Physical Plant crews as needed.
7. Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.