Gardeners

Serving as a steward of some of the University's most prominent and meticulously maintained landscape settings, the incumbent works closely with Facilities Management Grounds teams and leadership to identify priorities, address property needs, anticipate landscape concerns, and coordinate daily operations and long-term landscape enhancements. Performs skilled to advanced horticultural, landscape, and grounds-management services throughout assigned campus properties and landscaped areas, with primary responsibility for designated landscape zones and specialty planting beds.

Gardeners

Job Summary

Performs skilled to advanced horticultural, landscape, and grounds-management services throughout assigned campus properties and landscaped areas, with primary responsibility for designated landscape zones and specialty planting beds. The position provides comprehensive landscape care, including mowing, turf care, planting, pruning, tree trimming, irrigation, seasonal maintenance, spring and fall cleanup, snow operations, and general property upkeep.

The position maintains exceptional standards of landscape appearance, property readiness, and horticultural health within specialized campus landscapes that require advanced horticultural expertise, independent judgment, initiative, and exceptional attention to detail. Responsibilities include coordinating special projects, seasonal enhancements, contractors, events, supplies, and landscape improvements while ensuring outdoor environments are maintained to exacting standards throughout the year. Serving as a steward of some of the University's most prominent and meticulously maintained landscape settings, the incumbent works closely with Facilities Management Grounds teams and leadership to identify priorities, address property needs, anticipate landscape concerns, and coordinate daily operations and long-term landscape enhancements.

This position may be filled at either the Gardener III or Gardener IV level based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies, as well as the needs of the department.

Responsibilities
Gardener III Responsibilities:
Perform advanced landscape and grounds maintenance requiring extensive horticultural knowledge and expertise in landscape management practices. Assess, diagnose, and resolve complex issues related to plant health, irrigation systems, turf management, drainage, and landscape performance.
Develop and implement maintenance plans for trees, shrubs, turf, seasonal plantings, specialty beds, and other highly maintained landscape areas.
Monitor irrigation system performance, identify deficiencies, and coordinate repairs and improvements.
Evaluate environmental stress factors, pest pressures, and invasive species concerns and implement corrective actions to protect landscape health and appearance. Recommend landscape enhancements, plant selections, and sustainable maintenance practices that support long-term landscape stewardship.
Serve as a technical resource for horticulture, irrigation, turf management, and landscape best practices.

Train, mentor, and provide guidance to Gardener I and Gardener II staff. Assist with work planning, project coordination, quality assurance, and prioritization of daily and seasonal activities.
Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and safety requirements while supporting the preservation and enhancement of campus landscape assets.
Requires a current valid driver's license and three (3) years of related experience.

Requires a current valid drivers License and 3+ years of related experience.

Gardener III Responsibilities
Perform advanced landscape and grounds maintenance requiring extensive horticultural knowledge and expertise in landscape management practices. Assess, diagnose, and resolve complex issues related to plant health, irrigation systems, turf management, drainage, and landscape performance.
Develop and implement maintenance plans for trees, shrubs, turf, seasonal plantings, specialty beds, and other highly maintained landscape areas.
Monitor irrigation system performance, identify deficiencies, and coordinate repairs and improvements.
Evaluate environmental stress factors, pest pressures, and invasive species concerns and implement corrective actions to protect landscape health and appearance.
Recommend landscape enhancements, plant selections, and sustainable maintenance practices that support long-term landscape stewardship.
Serve as a technical resource for horticulture, irrigation, turf management, and landscape best practices. Train, mentor, and provide guidance to Gardener I and Gardener II staff. Assist with work planning, project coordination, quality assurance, and prioritization of daily and seasonal activities. Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and safety requirements while supporting the preservation and enhancement of campus landscape assets.

Requires a current valid driver's license and three (3) years of related experience.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Gardener, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Gardener, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.



Preferences
A current drivers license will be required.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN46658B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.Snow Schedule includes being on call nights and weekends and possibly starting at 12:00am during a snow storm.
Department: 01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $22.00-$29.00
Close Date: 12/04/2026
Open Until Filled:

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