University of Denver · 2 days ago
Horticulture Technician
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25.42/hr - $25.42/hr
4+ years expThe University of Denver is committed to providing a healthy and safe educational environment for its campus community. The Horticulture Technician will perform skilled work related to the maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds, while supervising other grounds personnel as assigned.
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Responsibilities
Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers
Operates equipment to spray, fertilize and aerate lawn areas
Operates power lawn mowers and tractors for cutting grass
Operates trucks, tractors, and other machinery in the routine care of all grounds
Operates truck , hand cart, dolly, hand truck , forklift, and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties
Picks up, collects, removes litter and debris from all ground areas
Picks up material ordered by Physical Plant when not delivered by common carrier
Removes snow by power equipment or shovel from parking lots, sidewalks, exterior stairs, ramps, and terraces
Rototills, spades, rakes, weeds, and fertilizes flower-planting beds
Trims and /or prunes hedges, shrubs, and trees
Trim grass by or power edger-trimmer
Waters lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems
Moves various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck
Performs minor repairs, lubricates and sharpens equipment. Reports complex repair needs to supervisor
Makes minor repairs to parking lots
Installs signs
Removes trees
Performs landscape installation
Drives to sites with tools and equipment
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED is required
Four years experience in grounds horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance is required
Current State of Colorado chemical applicators license is required. Must possess one of the following: a Landscape Industry Certificate (LIC) in at least one of the 5 given categories (softscape installation, hardscape installation, turf maintenance, ornamental maintenance, irrigation), certified arborist, or Master Gardeners certificate
Valid Colorado Drivers License and insurable by the University of Denver's insurance carrier
Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs
Ability to follow detailed procedures and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to respond to situations requiring immediate attention and to daily priorities that are established
Must possess knowledge of standardized work routines and the ability to follow or give oral and or written instructions involving multiple tasks
Ability to operate equipment such as backhoe, skid loader, dump truck, bucked truck, tractor and snowplow. Must be able to read and interpret landscape drawings from blueprints
Must be able to report to work early in the morning, weekends, and holidays for snow removal
Must provide own transportation to and from work
Basic computer skills. Knowledgeable working with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA
Thorough knowledge of all types of landscaping equipment is necessary
Thorough Knowledge of all types of landscaping material, plants, trees, flowers is necessary
Preferred
BA in Biology and/or Botany
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition benefit
ECO pass
Company
University of Denver
The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2023-03-29Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-19Grant
Leadership Team
Mark Aoyagi
Co-Director of Sport & Performance Psychology; Professor
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