Landscaper II

Utah State University • Price, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Landscaper II will install, repair, and maintain the landscaping and grounds on the USU Eastern campus, including snow removal.

Requirements

• Two years of experience or an associate degree/technical training in a related field is required.
• Skilled in performing routine manual labor.
• Ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of plant materials and their cultural requirements.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
• Skilled in operating snow removal equipment.
• Ability to diagnose plant conditions and cultural needs and recommend treatment options.
• Knowledge of irrigation equipment and methods.
• Knowledge of soil types, slope, and drainage.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and customers.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Skilled at organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in irrigation and sprinkler repair.
• Mechanical experience with small engine repairs.

Responsibilities

• Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, flower beds, etc.
• Applies pesticides to rid grounds of pests, such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and others.
• Applies fertilizers.
• Prunes trees, trims shrubs, and pulls weeds.
• Rakes and mulches the grounds as needed.
• Mows and trims lawns.
• Removes snow from sidewalks and doorways.
• Repairs and maintains campus irrigation system.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on grounds equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees