Lead Landscape Tech – Plant Health Care

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Senior Landscape Tech - Plant Health Care to maintain East Campus landscapes and lead crew activities. The role focuses on plant health care, pesticide application, and safe operation of landscape equipment within a university setting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, 3 years in landscape maintenance, and the ability to obtain a TDA pesticide applicator license within 12 months. Excellent teamwork and driving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of landscape maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of horticulture principles and plant health care activities.
• TDA pesticide applicator license within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service while performing landscape grounds duties.
• Plan and execute small-scale landscaping operations.
• Perform plant health care activities using backpacks and sprayers and apply fertilizers/herbicides.
• Safely operate landscape equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Drive university vehicles to transport crew, equipment, and supplies.
• Lead crew in the absence of the landscape supervisor and participate in safety training.
• Complete daily labor and weekly time reports and purchase supplies per university policy.

Skills

Plant health care

Pesticide application

Team communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Back Pack sprayer

Larger sprayers

Landscape equipment

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Senior Landscape Tech - Plant Health Care to maintain East Campus landscapes and lead crew activities. The role focuses on plant health care, pesticide application, and safe operation of landscape equipment within a university setting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, 3 years in landscape maintenance, and the ability to obtain a TDA pesticide applicator license within 12 months. Excellent teamwork and driving skills are essential.