Outdoor Landscape Technician: Design & Maintain Gardens

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Live! seeks a Landscape Technician to care for plants, shrubs, trees, and design/install gardens and related structures in a busy district. You will oversee field operations within an eight city-block area, ensuring resourceful use of materials and safe practices.

Responsibilities include inspecting plantings, maintaining inventory, coordinating material orders, and supporting other divisions as needed. Extended hours during seasonal planting may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Two years landscape maintenance experience in commercial environment.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work adheres to aesthetic requirements and safety policies.
• Conduct regular inspections of plantings and repairs.
• Maintain inventory of materials and equipment.
• Report to supervisor to order materials and supplies.
• Forecast staffing and material needs for future jobs.
• Assist other divisions as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and care of assets.
• Stay aware of best practices and improve work methods.
• Extended hours during seasonal planting; occasional afterhours work.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Operation and Control

Attention to detail

Time management

Under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field (preferred)

Two years landscape maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Kansas City Live! seeks a Landscape Technician to care for plants, shrubs, trees, and design/install gardens and related structures in a busy district. You will oversee field operations within an eight city-block area, ensuring resourceful use of materials and safe practices.

Responsibilities include inspecting plantings, maintaining inventory, coordinating material orders, and supporting other divisions as needed. Extended hours during seasonal planting may be required.