Landscape Technician

merrill.umd.edu

Base: $46,736.00 - $56,083.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads
Work with personal protective equipment
Operate and maintain landscape tools and equipment
This position offers technical and administrative assistance to the campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist and requires physical ability to perform demanding landscape maintenance tasks

Job Summary

  • This position offers technical and administrative assistance to the campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist and requires physical ability to perform demanding landscape maintenance tasks.
  • The role requires possession and maintenance of specific Maryland certifications related to pesticide application and fertilizer application as conditions of employment.
  • Offers a salary range of $46,736.00 to $56,083.00 and requires completion of a background check and employment eligibility verification.

Matching Summary

This position offers technical and administrative assistance to the campus Landscape Tech Supervisor or Horticulturist and requires physical ability to perform demanding landscape maintenance tasks.

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
  • Work with personal protective equipment
  • Operate and maintain landscape tools and equipment
  • Work in allergen-heavy environments
  • Read and interpret landscape architectural 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
  • 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 license Categories 3A, 3C, and 6
  • Maryland Certified Professional Fertilizer Applicator
  • Ability to obtain required certifications within 6 months if not currently held

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification

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