Landscape Technician Senior, Facilities Services (2014)
About The Position
Under direction, be responsible for specialized landscaping and grounds maintenance work at a state institution/university campus, and/or supervise and instruct a small crew in this work; operate and maintain related equipment; perform related work. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. A Landscape Technician Senior is measured chiefly by the supervisory responsibilities, acreage, shrub and flower acreage; lawn acreage, and the responsibility to identify and eradicate plant damage and pests/insects beyond common pests. Responsible for applying in-depth knowledge of plant types, nutritional requirements and site environment in determining eradication measures.
Requirements
- Education &/or experience or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education in landscaping and general grounds maintenance work in one of the following ways:
- Experience, training and/or education:
- Either six months of experience in the Idaho State service performing the duties of a Landscape Technician and completion of a recognized course of study in landscape gardening or landscape design may be substituted for the required experience.
- One year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work and completion of a recognized course of study in landscape gardening or landscape design may be substituted for the required experience.
- Successful completion of a formal vocational training program in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work such as Certified Technician in Landscape installation, irrigation, and maintenance/equipment overhaul or those operated under or similar to programs operated by State, Federal, or local agencies through school districts.
- Education:
- Completion of a two-year curriculum in ornamental horticulture or landscape work at the junior college or college level.
- These positions at ISU require a valid Driver's license.
- These positions at ISU may require responding to emergency call-backs after normal working hours &/or holidays.
Benefits
- Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- life insurance
- disability plan
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- excellent retirement options and company contribution
- generous paid time off/sick leave accrual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
