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Landscape Technician
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Position Number: 5704435
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

University of Idaho

Landscape Technician

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The position performs green space and hardscape maintenance to ensure a high quality of landscape care within an assigned area of the campus landscape.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Water, irrigate and install sprinklers
Prune, weed and monitor grass, plants, shrubs and trees
Mow, edge, thatch and patch turf
Keep landscape and hardscape areas clear of weeds, leaves, trash and other debris
Maintain trees up to 20 feet tall
Apply and maintain records related to chemical applications and fertilizers
Maintain and repair landscaping tools and equipment
Operate a variety of tools and equipment
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

None

Working in a team to accomplish goals
Following set procedures and routines

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in horticulture, urban forestry, landscape maintenance or a related field
One year of experience in commercial or institutional landscape care operations
Certification to operate landscape equipment such as forklifts, tractors, aerial lifts or related equipment
Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to landscape maintenance

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work in inclement weather conditions
Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Must be able to: Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work in inclement weather conditions Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004605P

Posting Date: 10/04/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First review date 10/27/24. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required education, 2) required experience and 3) required other. Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all requirements in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.