Landscape Specialist

at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Position Title Landscape Specialist Position Number 996156 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours Monday – Friday 6:45 am – 3:30 pm
Occasional overtime or weekend hours depending on weather and/or scheduled events Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Description

University Overview Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong. Position Specific Responsibilities 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. Summary of Responsibilities 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.

Commitment Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.