Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician

A Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining University grounds and landscape 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 daytoday direction, training, and mentorship to lessexperienced 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

Licenses/Certifications:

* Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record per Creighton's Vehicle Safety policy. Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of licensed driving experience and be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire for this role. **Please note: Operating a motor vehicle is an essential function of this role.

* Ability to attain Commercial Pesticide Applicators certification within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* 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.