Landscape Technician

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

4d•$46,736 - $56,083•Onsite

About The Position

Offers technical and administrative assistance to campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist. This position is not eligible for telework and is considered essential, subject to a 24-hour day/7-day week span of operation.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license (or equivalent) with fewer than 6 points.
Must be licensed by the State of Maryland as a Certified Pesticide Applicator, Categories 3A, 3C and 6. If hired without the certification, must be able to sit for the exam and obtain certification within 6 months of employment, and remain medically certified to apply pesticides.
Must be a Maryland Certified Professional Fertilizer Applicator. If hired without the certification, must be able to sit for the exam and obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
Bachelors degree in horticulture, agronomy or related field.
Two years in landscape construction, agronomy, or landscape maintenance work.
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices and techniques of landscape construction, agronomy, and/or landscape maintenance; of plant life as applied to ornamental horticulture; of plant materials, planting techniques, erosion control, and pesticides.
Working knowledge of landscape design and construction work.
Skill in reading and interpreting landscape architectural plans, specifications, proposal forms and estimates; in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in making field investigations.
Ability to plan and program assigned projects; to organize and lead the work of assigned personnel; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare comprehensive reports; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and lifts; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather and temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
A non-commercial Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required.
If required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.
Certification by the Maryland Nurseryman's Association as a Professional Horticulturist may also be required.
Must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.