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Landscape Technician (37.5 Hour)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Windham, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 51878 - 67748
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the states designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.
We are recruiting for one (1)Landscape Technicianto work on our beautiful campus located in Willimantic (Windham County) CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week First Shift
- Schedule:Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Location: Willimantic CT
- Mandatory Overtime from November 1st through April 30th
- Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This specialized trade position is critical to the Grounds Department. This position will be responsible for maintenance of the University grounds which include snow removal events and the athletic fields.
ABOUT US:
Located in Willimantic CT Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the states designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.
Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing .
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive Legislative Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language reemployment SEBAC transfer promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees available at WITH US
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
At the University of Connecticut Western Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University and Southern Connecticut State University and UConn Health this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of landscaping tasks to beautify and maintain the visual appearance of the campuses and/or regional campuses.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Prepares installs and maintains decorative landscaping features to include flowers plants shrubs ornamental grasses trees waterscapes lighting and decorative and synthetic or natural materials in formal gardens plant containers borders and island beds;
- Hauls materials fills grades and slopes work sites;
- Pulls weeds mulches repairs drip lines waters and fertilizes;
- Installs and maintains turf by seeding or siding repairing mowing and fertilizing;
- Clears brush debris and leaves from lawns and catch basins;
- Installs maintains and regulates irrigation systems;
- Installs and maintains recreational sports fields;
- Operates and maintains various large and small power and construction equipment including bucket/boom truck front loader backhoes bulldozers forklifts tractors dump trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity plow and pickup trucks and trailers street sweepers leaf vacuums wood chippers mowers leaf blowers weed whackers and chain saws;
- Maintains and repairs small gas engine power equipment and large equipment to include but not limited to oil and spark plug change blade sharpening tire change or repair fluid change and battery replacement;
- Uses and maintains various hand tools;
- Assists with the set up and dismantling of but not limited to plantings fences chairs tents bleachers and tables for special events;
- Installs and maintains fences bollards and signage campus wide;
- Installs maintains and repairs asphalt pavement and other materials on travelled surfaces;
- Performs pre-treatment and snow and ice removal;
- Assists arborists with tree pruning or felling operations;
- Maintains orderliness and efficiency of landscape work sheds and surrounding areas;
- Removes trash and changes bins daily;
- May apply pesticides under direct supervision;
- May paint poles and other structures within the landscape;
- May travel to work at regional campuses;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- various plants used in landscape features;
- proper care of plants for sustainment;
- turf grass management practices;
- pesticides and application methods and techniques;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communications skills;
- Ability to
- operate maintain and repair hand tools;
- operate maintain and repair small gas engines;
- operate maintain and repair large power equipment;
- operate maintain and repair heavy construction and commercial landscaping equipment and vehicles;
- use personal protective equipment;
- follow written and oral instructions;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance including the operation maintenance and repair of small and large power/motor equipment and heavy construction and/or commercial equipment and vehicles used in landscaping.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must include plant selection and installation pruning fertilization and seeding of turf grasses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
For state employees two (2) years of landscaping experience at the level of Maintainer may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate in their application:
- Experience in a large-scale service industry;
- Experience in grounds sports fields maintenance snow removal plant selection and installation pruning fertilization and seeding of turf grasses
- Demonstrated use of technical and communicative skills;
- Professional certifications such as Property Maintenance and Management;
- Experience in a college or university setting;
- Demonstrated experience in horticulture.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
- Incumbents in this class must be available to work as needed for emergency or snow removal duties.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
- A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions significant levels of dust and noise and risk of injury from equipment.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to use personal protective equipment.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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