Landscape/Facilities Technician

Landscape/Facilities Technician

Department: Custodial & Facilities

Employment Type:Full Time

Location: Gainesville, FL

Reporting To: Director Technical & Facility Services

Description

The Landscaping Technician focus specializes in the general upkeep of the external grounds of the firm's facilities, such as lawn care, plant care, tree care, and regular patrols to check on conditions. Other duties including but not limited to general internal/external facility maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the upkeep of the external grounds of the organization's facilities.
• Plants and cares for flowers and shrubbery.
• Maintains lawn and sprinkler system.
• Maintains lawn equipment.
• Patrols grounds to check on conditions.
• May be responsible for coordinating efforts of grounds keeping vendors.
• Supports maintenance team as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Education:

• GED or High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience with lawn service equipment
• Experience with lawn sprinklers
• Experience with basic facilities maintenance equipment

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of personal protective equipment as it pertains to landscaping and maintenance