Landscape Technician

ischool.umd.edu

Base: $46,736.00 - $56,083.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads
Use of personal protective equipment
Work in allergen-heavy environments
Offers technical and administrative assistance to campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist

Job Summary

  • Offers technical and administrative assistance to campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist.
  • The shift hours are from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and the position is essential with a 24/7 span of operation.
  • Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check and employment eligibility verification.

Matching Summary

Offers technical and administrative assistance to campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy loads
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • Work in allergen-heavy environments
  • Operate heavy equipment and tools
  • Read and interpret landscape plans
  • Work at heights up to 35 feet

Nice-to-have

  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Plan and lead assigned projects
  • Work in adverse weather conditions
  • Organize and lead personnel

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 license Categories 3A, 3C, and 6
  • Maryland Certified Professional Fertilizer Applicator
  • Certification must be obtained within 6 months if not currently held
  • Medical certification to apply pesticides
  • May require Maryland Nurseryman's Association Professional Horticulturist certification

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization in the US

Tailored Resume

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