Horticulture Technician II

Description

• Identifies required pesticides needed and submits request to Supervisor for approval and purchase.
• Designated as essential personnel and required to report to work to ensure operation of essential campus functions during emergency situations when operations have been suspended or delayed.
• Identifies pest and diseases and selects, measures, mixes and applies appropriate chemical control agents to control weeds, common plant diseases and insects.
• Operates mowers, vehicles, and all equipment associated with grounds and landscaping activities.
• Troubleshoots irrigation system problems (wires, valves, leaks, repair damaged sprinkler heads, pumps, etc.) and makes recommendations for fixes to make systems work correctly.
• Assists with inventory and maintenance of all associated groundskeeping equipment.
• Makes recommendations on new equipment needs as well as replacement needs.
• Performs maintenance and rotation of existing plants.
• Implementation of new plant areas as required and/or requested.
• Performs seasonal leaf and snow removal.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all facets of plant care and maintenance.
• Certified Irrigation Technician (preferred but not required)
• Knowledge in application of fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides.
• Thorough knowledge of ALL irrigation controllers and programming.
• Valid Driver’s Licenses
• Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Has knowledge of basic electrical and hydraulics related to the system including voltages, amperage, valves, controllers, pumps, water flow, and pressure demands.
• Understands and applies the appropriate amount of fertilizer and water to new plantings or existing plants in distress.
• Years of Related Experience: 1-3 years’ experience
• Knowledge of operating all mowers and machinery associated with groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of tools used in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Hand-prunes specialty shrubs, trees, and vines.
• Department of Agriculture Cat3 Pest Technician Certification (preferred but not required)
• Ability to read blueprints as it pertains to irrigation.
• Understands plant identification and proper pruning and techniques for a multitude of plant varieties.

Benefits

• Annual preventive maintenance for parking lots, painted lines, and signage.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance