Coppin State University · 5 months ago
Landscape Technician
Bowie State University
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expCoppin State University is seeking a Landscape Technician to perform technical work in landscape maintenance and ornamental horticulture. The role involves leading landscape maintenance projects and providing training, while ensuring the operational safety of equipment and conducting various landscaping activities.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Performs landscaping activities such as planning and layout of projects, planting and cultivating shrubs, trees, turf and flowers, and pesticide applications
Inspects and monitors the conditions of the landscape to assess horticultural or environmental problems
Advises and instructs grounds personnel in erosion control, mowing practices, fertilization, pruning, irrigation and applications of pesticides to fields and landscape
Performs insect and disease identification, soil evaluation, and other evaluative techniques. Determines and takes appropriate remedial action
Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are available for assigned projects
Ensures the operational safety and readiness of equipment; cleans equipment and performs routine maintenance and repairs
Operates landscaping equipment such as aerifiers, sprayers, forklifts, backhoes, mowers, power and hand tools. Cleans project area upon completion of work
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in horticulture, agronomy or related field
Two years in landscape construction, agronomy, or landscape maintenance work
Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions
Operate and perform minor maintenance to assigned hand and power tools and equipment; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities
Work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting
Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment
Candidates must have a valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job
Background checks are conducted on all selected candidates
This position is considered an essential function/employee position
Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave
Annual leave
Personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Employer-funded pension
Supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Coppin State University
Coppin State University is a school in Baltimore.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
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2021 (1)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.55MKey Investors
T. Rowe Price FoundationNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationU.S. Department of Education
2024-01-08Grant· $0.45M
2023-01-30Grant· $3.99M
2022-09-13Grant· $4.11M
Leadership Team
Ahmed El-Haggan
Vice President of Information Technolog, Advancement, CIO, and Prof. of Computer Science
Albert Robinson
Executive Director Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
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