Landscape Specialist

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Ability to communicate, receive and assign instructions, direct work, recognize and change priorities. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to determine acceptable work quality and quantity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to handle complex projects, prioritize and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs., and perform strenuous physical duties for an entire shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate industry equipment for extended periods.
• Knowledge and application of safety practices related to job duties, and safe use of industry related equipment.
• Ability to perform Job Hazard Analysis.
• A commitment to quality, customer service, personal development and safety.
• Must be able to attain TDA pesticide applicator’s license within one year of hire.
• Basic knowledge of horticulture and ornamental plant materials, including trees and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipment required to maintain their growth habits and needs.
• Ability to identify common native landscape plants of Texas
• Experience planting annuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of proper pesticide use.
• Knowledge of invasive plant species in our area.
• Tree pruning experience

Job Description Assist the Director of Grounds in developing and maintaining a high-quality tier 1 landscape by performing quality assurance duties, identifying landscape improvement and renovation needs, assist in designing new beds, and identifying plant replacement needs. Ensure new landscape establishment. Job Duties

• Assist in preparing landscape beds by removing plant materials, amending soils, fertilizing, and mulching.
• Assist installing landscape materials.
• Assist in maintaining landscaped bed areas throughout campus. Perform quality assurance inspections and generate work orders.
• Assist in preparation of special events.
• Assist tree maintenance staff with tree planting, maintenance, or removal.
• Assist in equipment preventative maintenance.
• Identify herbicide application needs, plan and perform applications
• Perform other duties as assigned.