Purdue University · 2 months ago
Landscape Technician
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.85/hr - $19.85/hr
3+ years expPurdue University is a community built on collaboration and is seeking a Landscape Technician to join their Grounds Department. The role involves performing grounds maintenance duties, including shrub pruning, turf fertilization, and landscape equipment operation to maintain campus aesthetics.
AccountingEducationFinanceHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform grounds maintenance duties including grounds cleanliness, shrub pruning, turf fertilization and mowing, landscape equipment operation, pesticide application and landscape renovation around several campus buildings
Maintain campus lawns by irrigating, mowing, edging, hand trimming, fertilizing, using weed control methods, and performing other grounds duties as assigned
Prepare areas for seed or sod, lay sod and sow seed
Operate riding mowers, carts, rototillers, lawn sweepers, and aerators as needed. Additionally, maintain campus trees and shrubs by planting, pruning, watering, spraying, weeding and cleaning shrub plantings
Plant, maintain, trim, and prune hedges
Prepare flowerbeds for growing annuals and bulbs
Maintain appropriate recordkeeping and minor equipment operation/maintenance
Required to work overtime for special events and campus snow removal
Subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
Basic grounds maintenance functions of mowing/trimming, mulching, shrub pruning, pesticide application, and grounds cleanliness helpful
Valid driver's license
3+ years in basic grounds maintenance functions of mowing/trimming, mulching, shrub pruning, pesticide application, and grounds cleanliness
Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in landscape maintenance
Ability to read pesticide label and mixing per label
Ability to keep records
Ability to read, write and speak English required
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers
Ability to perform basic mathematics needed
Good work organization and problem-solving ability required
Landscape equipment operation and maintenance i.e. truck, utility cart, etc. necessary
Personal protective equipment will be required during specific work duties as determined by the department
Preferred
Class 3A or 3B Pesticide Applicator's License
Benefits
Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
Company
Purdue University
Purdue University’s analytical chemistry program is the top graduate program in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.67MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceLilly Endowment
2023-09-21Grant· $2M
2023-09-20Grant· $2.7M
2023-05-25Grant· $5M
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Kaitlin Stone
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Mackenzie Misterka
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