Landscape Technician & Tractor Operator

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is seeking a Gardener (Tractor Operator) to operate heavy equipment, perform landscaping duties, and maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and beds. The position emphasizes safe equipment use, following project plans, and completing daily tasks with attention to appearance and safety.

The role involves grade work, planting, pruning, and the use of hand/power tools to support grounds maintenance across facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and attachments according to project needs.
• Skilled in handling controls and ensuring safe operation of tools.
• Experience with landscape maintenance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Grade and slope landscape areas for drainage and planting plans.
• Plant, prune, and maintain grasses, shrubs, and trees.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools for grounds work.
• Load, transport, and stage materials and equipment as needed.
• Complete tasks safely and efficiently with quality results.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Controls familiarity

Safety awareness

Grounds maintenance

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Blowers

Saws

Drills

Hammer drills

Jackhammers

Concrete saws

Job description

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is seeking a Gardener (Tractor Operator) to operate heavy equipment, perform landscaping duties, and maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and beds. The position emphasizes safe equipment use, following project plans, and completing daily tasks with attention to appearance and safety.

The role involves grade work, planting, pruning, and the use of hand/power tools to support grounds maintenance across facilities.