Senior Grounds & Landscape Technician — Lead & Mentor Team

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission & Exchange

Paid Time off

All weather gear provided

Flex schedules

Job summary

Creighton University is seeking a Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician to maintain university grounds year-round, including mowing, fertilizing, and caring for ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs. Responsibilities include overseeing contracted work, mentoring junior staff, and performing snow removal as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years of related experience, Pesticide Applicator certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and valid driver's license with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial zero-turn mowers and snow removal equipment.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators certification or ability to attain within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily landscape maintenance, including turf care, plant care, litter removal, and general repairs to campus grounds.
• Conducts inspections and completes preventative maintenance on landscape equipment.
• Performs seasonal landscape updates and specialized maintenance tasks.
• Responds to service and repair requests for University grounds and landscape.
• Completes required computer-based tasks.
• Assists with coordination and oversight of contracted grounds and landscape work while also providing day‑to‑day direction, training, and mentorship to less‑experienced technicians to support skill development and ensure work quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects within Facilities Management.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Mowing

Snow removal

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Trailer

Small engines

Job description

Creighton University is seeking a Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician to maintain university grounds year-round, including mowing, fertilizing, and caring for ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs. Responsibilities include overseeing contracted work, mentoring junior staff, and performing snow removal as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years of related experience, Pesticide Applicator certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and valid driver's license with a