Landscape Maintenance Technician I - Sr. 632625

About the role

Campus OSU-Stillwater is seeking a dedicated Landscape Maintenance Technician to join the Landscape Department. The ideal candidate should be passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, possess a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in nature.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely routine labor to support turf and garden maintenance, including mowing, string trimming, edging, blowing, fall leaf removal, landscape bed mulching, manual weed control, and daily litter pickup.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and tools to ensure they remain safe and in proper working order, and report all repairs and needs to the crew leader.
• Additional responsibilities may include identifying various turf species, directional mowing, aeration, inspections of irrigation, and identifying and reporting of plant and foliage-stressing environmental hazards.
• The employee may be required to work overtime after 3:30 p.m. and/or shift work when management deems necessary.
• This position regularly stands, bends, stoops, and lifts above the shoulders, is heavy in manual labor, and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
• This position is required to work outdoors during extreme heat and cold, high levels of dust, operating hazardous equipment, hazardous noise levels, and handling hazardous odoriferous chemicals.
• The employee must become proficient in the use of “AiM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.
• Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc).

Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• LS Maint Tech I – Entry Level, No Experience Required.
• LS Maint Tech II – Two years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
• LS Maint Tech III – Four years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf and weed identification and maintenance abilities.
• LS Maint Tech IV – Six years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
• Must have experience identifying plants and their growing requirements.
• Leadership training or verified leadership experience.
• LS Maint Tech Sr. – Ten years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
• Must have experience identifying plants and their growing requirements.
• Leadership training or verified leadership experience.
• Must have experience with insect and disease identification.
• Completion of a Landscape maintenance-related certification program through an accredited educational institution or professional organization, or a related university Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• High School Diploma/GED
• LS Maint Tech I – Entry Level, No Experience Required.
• LS Maint Tech II – Two years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
• LS Maint Tech III – Four years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf and weed identification and maintenance abilities.
• LS Maint Tech IV – Six years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
• Must have experience identifying plants and their growing requirements.
• Leadership training or verified leadership experience.
• LS Maint Tech Sr. – Ten years of landscape maintenance-related work experience, including turf identification and maintenance abilities.
• Must have experience identifying plants and their growing requirements.
• Leadership training or verified leadership experience.
• Must have experience with insect and disease identification.
• Completion of a Landscape maintenance-related certification program through an accredited educational institution or professional organization, or a related university Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Strong interest in landscape maintenance and plants.
• Strong attention to work detail and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and initiative for job quality and customer service.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment and utility vehicles and in confined spaces.
• Ability to use a shovel and other related hand tools, and work in inclement weather to meet the physical requirements as determined by the position and job duties.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety instructions and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and execute projects through to completion and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Paid sick and annual leave
• Retail benefits
• Retirement benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Free gym memberships
• Confidential employee assistance programs