Gardener

Landscape Technician

Constructs and maintains landscape installations according to landscape designs and university standards to include all turf, shrubs, plants, trees, and hardscapes. Reports trouble conditions on campus that may be a safety hazard to the university. Safely operates all types of landscaping equipment to include power mowers, string trimmers, skid steer, backhoe, compact and full-sized landscape tractors, and other equipment used in landscape construction and installation. Promotes water conservation through new and existing landscape, turf, plants, trees, and shrubs to maintain the health of the plants, abides by water restrictions as directed, and reports irrigation equipment problems and failures. Cleans, maintains, operates a university vehicle, and maintains acceptable driver ratings as established in policy. Follows and readily accepts written and oral instructions, maintains work schedule set by the supervisor, and completes routine paperwork to include daily electronic data. Supervises a crew in the absence of the senior landscape technician. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment, PPE, for the task, follows safety rules, and promotes and exercises good safety habits. Other related functions to be assigned.