Landscape Technician II

About the role

The Landscaping Tech II is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds of Liberty University. This includes all athletic fields and their maintenance/landscaping. The Landscaping Tech II oversees and performs a variety of landscape activities, such as planting, weeding, digging, spreading topsoil and other materials, general lawn maintenance, and seasonal lawn preparation, as well as, taking care of the general athletic fields' maintenance and seasonal athletic fields' preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and performs a variety of landscape activities, such as planting, weeding, digging, spreading topsoil and other materials, general lawn maintenance, and seasonal lawn preparation, as well as, taking care of the general athletic fields’ maintenance and seasonal athletic fields’ preparation.
• Assists in asphalt, brick, or other stonework. Demolishing field renovations, grading and/or site clean-up tasks.
• Operates lawn movers and related equipment and assists Facilities maintenance staff on assigned projects and other duties as assigned.
• Available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents.
• Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.
• Performs grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Performs planting and related activities.
• Uses lawn mower and related equipment.
• Provides seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up.
• Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Landscaping Supervisor of needed repairs.
• Responds politely to customer inquiries and projects a professional image.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies

• A high school degree or GED.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Driver’s license and insurable with company’s agent.
• A working knowledge of grounds maintenance, equipment operations and other tasks related to the maintenance and preparation of Liberty University athletic fields.
• Pressure washing, asphalt, concrete, construction, lawn care, landscape and/or hardscape experience is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the ground's maintenance and landscaping outdoors in typical Virginia climate.
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals.
• Urgency to grow and improve.