Department: Facilities Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range begins at $17 per hour and is commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 6:45 am - 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Do you love to work outside with plants, turf, and ornamentals? This Landscape Specialist position provides opportunities to work outdoors as a member of a supportive team and have daily duties that vary according to University need. This includes opportunities for you to share your knowledge and troubleshoot issues as they may arise. This position also comes with a robust benefits package (effective on your first day) and generous paid time off.

Job Summary

Selects appropriate plants for landscape needs based on soil, plant characteristics, and desired presentation. Implements the appropriate seed germination, and planting schedule, including watering, fertilization, and rotation of seasonal plants.

Essential Functions

Assists with landscape maintenance, restoration, and design.
Installs and cultivates functional and ornamental, tropical, and subtropical plants.
Weeds landscape beds and assists with mulching.
Monitors overall growth and health of plants. Identifies and treats potential pests or diseases.
Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.
May operate large power lawn mowers, edger's, snow blowers, and hand tools.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining seasonal gardens

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traffic regulations and the practices followed in the care, routine maintenance and safe operation of equipment used.
• Knowledge of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect abnormal operation.
• Knowledge of work related agency operations, safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to operate light to heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor in projects related to the operation of motorized equipment and to the erection of signs, snow fences and guard rails.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies and identify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors.
Occasional 30-60%
Ability to position self to maintain landscape, grounds, equipment and designated items.
Occasional 30-60%
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Occasional 30-60%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Rare 0-30%
Ability to drive state vehicle.
Rare 0-30%
Ability to remove snow and ice from designated areas.
Rare 0-30%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects.