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Our Housing and Dining Services Facilities Management grounds team create and maintain a safe, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment enjoyed by the K-State community—and we’re looking for a Landscape Technician II to be part of this team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help protect and enhance campus landscapes through expert care of turf and plant materials. From identifying and treating pests to supporting landscape installations and seasonal campus operations, your work will directly contribute to maintaining the welcoming environment that students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience every day.
Job Responsibility:
Diagnose and treat diseases, weeds, and insect issues affecting turf grass and landscape materials
Apply best management practices for landscape and turf care
Identify, monitor, assess, and control pest populations using appropriate products
Evaluate and select treatments for weeds and insects
Assist with landscape and hardscape installation projects
Perform general grounds maintenance
Transport furniture, equipment, and materials as needed
Help keep campus safe during winter by removing snow and ice and treating outdoor surfaces before, during, and after inclement weather
Requirements:
Requires six months of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
Valid drivers license upon employment.
Must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicators certificate in 3A and 3B within 6 months of appointment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Nice to have:
Familiarity with grounds/pest related chemicals and their application
Familiarity with turf grasses and other landscape materials
Experience working in an institutional grounds maintenance unit
Familiarity with a variety of equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance
Ability to read, interpret and work from sketches, blueprints and specifications
Ability to complete concise and accurate reports and records