Landscape Technician

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005404P


Position Title
Landscape Technician


Division/College
Facilities Management


Department
Facilities Admin


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement

Position Overview


The position performs green space and hardscape maintenance to ensure a high quality of landscape care within an assigned area of the campus landscape.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Water, irrigate and install sprinklers
• Prune, weed and monitor grass, plants, shrubs and trees
• Mow, edge, thatch and patch turf
• Keep landscape and hardscape areas clear of weeds, leaves, trash and other debris
• Maintain trees up to 20 feet tall
• Apply and maintain records related to chemical applications and fertilizers
• Maintain and repair landscaping tools and equipment
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

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Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• Working in a team to accomplish goals
• Following set procedures and routines

Required Education

• None

Required Other

• Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification for the category of Ornamental/Landscape Herbicide Application or able to obtain one within six months of hire
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Additional Preferred

• Associate's Degree in horticulture, urban forestry, landscape maintenance or a related field
• One year of experience in commercial or institutional landscape care operations
• Certification to operate landscape equipment such as forklifts, tractors, aerial lifts or related equipment
• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to landscape maintenance

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks
  • Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
  • Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Employee Category
Classified


Pay Range
$17.50 per hour


Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year


FTE


1.

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain


Posting Date
08/14/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


The priority consideration date for applications is 8/28/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Applicant Resources




Background Check Statement


Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement


The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.