Horticultural Attendant

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment including riding mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge trimmers to maintain campus grounds
• Support arboriculture services through limb chipping, debris hauling, light chainsaw work, and pruning
• Apply chemicals for weed and pest control, fertilize soils, and apply mulch to beds
• Maintain interior plants through watering, pruning, fertilizing, and disease treatment
• Perform landscape tasks such as planting, sod laying, weeding, digging, and grading
• Assist with irrigation work, drain basin cleaning, and concrete repair labor
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on mobile equipment and vehicles

Requirements

• One year of experience or training in farming, groundskeeping, or the care of trees and shrubs, OR six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including overtime and weekend work
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts
• Various leave options and paid holidays
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities and employee discounts