Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician

About the role

A Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician maintains University grounds and landscape year round by performing regular duties such as mowing, fertilizing, and maintaining turf grass; transplants, prunes, waters, and cares for ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs; weeds, mulches, and performs litter control, debris disposal, and additional grounds and landscape maintenance duties as needed; builds and maintains plant installations; works in a variety of weather conditions; assists with snow removal, brick, and road repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily landscape maintenance, including turf care, plant care, litter removal, and general repairs to campus grounds.
• Conducts inspections and completes preventative maintenance on landscape equipment.
• Performs seasonal landscape updates and specialized maintenance tasks.
• Responds to service and repair requests for University grounds and landscape.
• Completes required computer-based tasks.
• Assists with coordination and oversight of contracted grounds and landscape work while also providing day‑to‑day direction, training, and mentorship to less‑experienced technicians to support skill development and ensure work quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects within Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial zero-turn mowers and snow removal equipment.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators certification or ability to attain within 12 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record per Creighton's Vehicle Safety policy.
• Minimum of two (2) years of licensed driving experience and be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.
• Operating a motor vehicle is an essential function of this role.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach as required for tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in various harsh weather conditions.
• Experience operating a truck with a trailer.
• Knowledge of building walls, laying patios, rock beds, and related tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain and perform general repairs on small engines, equipment, and vehicles.
• Ability to follow directives and work independently.
• Ability to identify plant, tree, and turf diseases.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of 20 feet or more.
• Strong customer service focus and attention to detail.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of grounds and landscape maintenance procedures and best practices, including plant and turf species identification and care.
• Knowledge of grounds-related tools (e.g., shovel, rake, pruners, saw, t-post) and their proper use and maintenance.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance, hand, and power tools, including large power equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to operating grounds equipment.

Benefits

• Full-time, 12-month work schedules.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution and employer match.
• Robust Wellness Program to care for the whole person based on Ignatian values including free use of gym facilities.
• Tuition Remission & Exchange (FACHEX), and Discounts to private High Schools for the employee, spouse and eligible dependents.
• Paid Time off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Volunteer service hours.
• All weather gear provided.
• Flex schedules to accommodate high heat days.