What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Technician, Senior position at Lewis-Clark State College?
LC State invites applications for the position of Landscape Technician, Senior.
Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $18.27 - $20.67
Required Qualifications:
- Either six months of experience performing duties of a Landscape Technician or one year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work.
- Grounds equipment maintenance and repair.
- Valid driver's license
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college/university preferred.
- Knowledge of plants and soil types.
- Horticulture and professional landscaping practices.
- Knowledge of spraying of pesticides and herbicides.
- Basic pruning & irrigation knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Under supervision, do routine gardening, general landscaping, and grounds maintenance work; may instruct, lead, or supervise temporary workers; operate and maintain related equipment; perform related work.
- Responsible for all aspects of landscaping, such as weeding, fertilizing, spraying, mulching, trimming hedges, cutting branches, and mowing lawns.
- Assists other landscape and crafts staff performing their duties
- Uses snow blowers, lawn mowers, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts
- Removes waste and debris from areas
- Duties may include setting up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events
- Shovels snow from walkways
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.
Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.
Salary : $18 - $21