Landscape Technician

kualifinancial.umd.edu

Base: $46,736.00 - $56,083.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Work with personal protective equipment
Operate heavy equipment and tools
This position offers technical and administrative assistance to the campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist and requires working in environments heavy with allergens

Job Summary

  • This position offers technical and administrative assistance to the campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist and requires working in environments heavy with allergens.
  • The role requires possession and maintenance of specific Maryland certifications related to pesticide application and fertilizer application, with conditions to obtain certifications within six months if not already held.
  • Offers of employment are contingent on background checks and employment eligibility verification, and the position is essential with a Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. shift.

Matching Summary

This position offers technical and administrative assistance to the campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist and requires working in environments heavy with allergens.

Salary

Base: $46,736.00 - $56,083.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Nonexempt benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
  • Work with personal protective equipment
  • Operate heavy equipment and tools
  • Perform physical labor in adverse weather
  • Read and interpret landscape plans
  • Apply pesticides safely
  • Work at heights up to 35 feet

Nice-to-have

  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Plan and lead assigned projects
  • Organize and lead personnel
  • Prepare comprehensive reports

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field
  • Two years landscape construction or maintenance experience
  • Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license with fewer than 6 points
  • Maryland Certified Pesticide Applicator (Categories 3A, 3C, 6)
  • Maryland Certified Professional Fertilizer Applicator
  • Medical certification to apply pesticides
  • MDE Responsible Personnel Training
  • Certification by Maryland Nurseryman's Association may be required

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification

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