The role of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically-pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University.
About This Role
This position provides horticulture knowledge for completion of Grounds tasks and assistance in general Grounds maintenance.
About Us
The role of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically-pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires six months of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to write concise, meaningful reports.
- Perform mathematical computations necessary to make accurate estimates for supplies such as fertilizer, grass seed, flowers and chemicals,
- Knowledge and ability to use soil testing equipment. Ability to read and make recommendations from soil test results.
- Thorough knowledge of plant materials and accepted horticulture practices.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and tools used in the planting and care of trees, shrubs, grasses, and plants.
- Knowledge of the hazards, proper use and effects insecticides and herbicides.
- Six months experience in equipment operation.
- High school graduate or equivalent. Training at post-secondary institution in nursery management, landscape horticulture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, or plant pathology.
- Knowledge of all phases of horticultural practices preferred.
- Arborist training and experience in utilizing landscape plans and blueprint reading would be beneficial.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
Application Window
Applications close on: August 5th, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
Hourly $15.00 - 16.52