Landscape Technician II

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University seeks a Grounds Maintenance role based in Manhattan, KS. This on-site position supports grounds tasks with horticulture expertise and assists with routine landscape maintenance across campus.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and some relevant experience, with preference for reporting, soil-related knowledge, and arboriculture familiarity. A valid drivers license is essential. Applications close on 2026-08-05.

Qualifications

• Requires six months of relevant experience; education may substitute as determined by the hiring manager.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Preferred: ability to write concise, meaningful reports.
• Preferred: ability to estimate supplies such as fertilizer, seed, flowers, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Provides horticulture knowledge for completing Grounds tasks.
• Assists in general Grounds maintenance.

Skills

Six months experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in nursery management / landscape horticulture

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: August 5th, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $15.00 - 16.52