Landscape Technician II

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Grounds Support role to apply horticultural knowledge for completing Grounds tasks and assisting in daily maintenance. This on-site position supports a safe, functional exterior environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The role requires at least six months of relevant experience or education substitution and a valid driver’s license. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected; further nursery management training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant experience; education may be substituted for experience by a hiring manager.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide horticulture knowledge to complete Grounds tasks and assist in Grounds maintenance.
• Assist in on-site grounds operations to maintain safe, functional exterior environments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Soil testing

Plant knowledge

Arborist knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Nursery management training

Job description

About This Role

This position provides horticulture knowledge for completion of Grounds tasks and assistance in general Grounds maintenance.

About Us

The role of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically-pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires six months of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to write concise, meaningful reports.
• Perform mathematical computations necessary to make accurate estimates for supplies such as fertilizer, grass seed, flowers and chemicals,
• Knowledge and ability to use soil testing equipment. Ability to read and make recommendations from soil test results.
• Thorough knowledge of plant materials and accepted horticulture practices.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and tools used in the planting and care of trees, shrubs, grasses, and plants.
• Knowledge of the hazards, proper use and effects insecticides and herbicides.
• Six months experience in equipment operation.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Training at post-secondary institution in nursery management, landscape horticulture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, or plant pathology.
• Knowledge of all phases of horticultural practices preferred.
• Arborist training and experience in utilizing landscape plans and blueprint reading would be beneficial.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: December 18, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $15.00 - 16.52