What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaping Coordinator position at Augustana University?
Augustana University invites applications for the position of full-time Landscaping Coordinator (General Maintenance) in Facility Services. This position operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends to assist with campus events and on-call needs.
The Landscaping Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the beauty, safety, and overall appearance of the university’s grounds and college-owned property.
The duties, competencies, and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Maintain all campus grounds during the growing season to ensure a healthy, aesthetically pleasing environment.
Participate in the general maintenance of college-owned property, including athletic fields.
Operate lawn and landscaping equipment including riding mowers, small tractors, forklifts, pickup trucks, hand mowers, weed trimmers, blowers, and related tools.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on grounds equipment, including blade sharpening, oil changes, and cleaning.
Plant and maintain flowers and landscape beds in consultation with the Director of Facility Services, including seasonal installation and removal.
Monitor and maintain the health of trees, shrubs, and hedges.
Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and weed control treatments as directed.
Support campus recycling and solid waste removal initiatives, including litter pickup and maintaining trash receptacles.
Assist with delivery of recyclable materials to approved facilities.
Inspect and verify completion of assigned work orders.
During periods when outdoor work is limited, assist with general maintenance in campus buildings and residences, including basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting tasks.
Qualifications for this position:
High school diploma required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Strong desire to work outdoors and contribute to maintaining a beautiful campus environment.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize work, solve problems, and complete tasks with attention to detail and aesthetics.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work in fluctuating weather conditions.
Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, athletic field care, equipment operation, fertilization, or weed control is preferred but not required.
What can you bring to the table?
A strong work ethic and self-motivation.
The ability to take initiative and carry projects through to completion.
Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
The ability to build positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
A commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures and training requirements.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants are asked to submit the following materials in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.