Year-Round Campus Landscape Technician

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Horticultural Technician to design and maintain seasonal landscape displays across campus, including the iconic W and other high-visibility areas. Responsibilities span growing, planting, pruning, watering, and operating landscape equipment in outdoor and greenhouse settings.

The role combines independent work with teamwork among horticulture and grounds staff, and may involve snow removal and event-related installations for winter and spring commencements.

Qualifications

• At least one year operating landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and lift/carry loads.
• Experience working independently or in a team to complete tasks.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and written instructions.
• Within six months, obtain Commercial Turf & Landscape (3.0) and Greenhouse/Nursery (104.0/105.0) licenses.
• Driver’s license meeting UW risk standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and monitor students and staff as needed.
• Maintain records of plant acquisitions and greenhouse activities.
• Plan and execute spraying programs for fungicide, pesticide, and herbicide applications.
• Perform snow removal duties in winter.
• Coordinate planting, sowing, fertilization, trimming, watering, and spraying.
• Maintain greenhouse facilities, equipment, and environmental controls.
• Plan production schedules and cultural practices for plant health.
• Operate day-to-day greenhouse or garden project activities.
• Provide horticultural expertise to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Independent work

Reading landscape plans

Hand & power tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pesticide applicator license (Category 3.0 / 104.0/105.0)

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Horticultural Technician to design and maintain seasonal landscape displays across campus, including the iconic W and other high-visibility areas. Responsibilities span growing, planting, pruning, watering, and operating landscape equipment in outdoor and greenhouse settings.

The role combines independent work with teamwork among horticulture and grounds staff, and may involve snow removal and event-related installations for winter and spring commencements.