Landscaping Coordinator

Augustana University invites applications for the position of full-time Landscaping Coordinator (General Maintenance) in Facility Services. This position operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends to assist with campus events and on-call needs.

The Landscaping Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the beauty safety and overall appearance of the universitys grounds and college-owned property.

The duties competencies and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Maintain all campus grounds during the growing season to ensure a healthy aesthetically pleasing environment.

• Participate in the general maintenance of college-owned property including athletic fields.

• Operate lawn and landscaping equipment including riding mowers small tractors forklifts pickup trucks hand mowers weed trimmers blowers and related tools.

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on grounds equipment including blade sharpening oil changes and cleaning.

• Plant and maintain flowers and landscape beds in consultation with the Director of Facility Services including seasonal installation and removal.

• Monitor and maintain the health of trees shrubs and hedges.

• Apply fertilizers pesticides and weed control treatments as directed.

• Support campus recycling and solid waste removal initiatives including litter pickup and maintaining trash receptacles.

• Assist with delivery of recyclable materials to approved facilities.

• Inspect and verify completion of assigned work orders.

• During periods when outdoor work is limited assist with general maintenance in campus buildings and residences including basic HVAC plumbing electrical and painting tasks.

Qualifications for this position:

• High school diploma required.

• Valid drivers license required.

• Strong desire to work outdoors and contribute to maintaining a beautiful campus environment.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to prioritize work solve problems and complete tasks with attention to detail and aesthetics.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work in fluctuating weather conditions.

• Experience in landscaping grounds maintenance athletic field care equipment operation fertilization or weed control is preferred but not required.

What can you bring to the table

• A strong work ethic and self-motivation.

• The ability to take initiative and carry projects through to completion.

• Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.

• The ability to build positive working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.

• A commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures and training requirements.

Interacting with students faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following materials in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process please contact.

• Letter of interest

• Resume

• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.