Landscape Maintenance Technician I - Sr AS9635
The Landscape Maintenance Technician role at Confidential Client involves maintaining campus grounds through tasks such as mowing, trimming, mulching, and weed control to ensure safe and attractive outdoor spaces. The position requires physical labor, equipment operation, safety compliance, and the ability to identify turf, plants, insects, and diseases, with opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a supportive team environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a hardworking Landscape Maintenance Technician to help keep campus grounds safe, attractive, and functional. This hands-on role performs routine turf and landscape maintenance, equipment upkeep, and general grounds care. This posting is for Stillwater, OK.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine turf and garden maintenance: mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing
- Remove leaves, mulch landscape beds, and perform manual weed control
- Daily litter pickup and general grounds cleanup
- Maintain equipment, tools, and supplies; report needed repairs to crew lead
- Perform directional mowing and basic aeration when required
- Inspect irrigation components and report issues
- Identify and report plant stress, pest or disease signs, and environmental hazards
- Respond to overtime, shift work, snow/ice removal, and emergency assignments as scheduled
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (must be conferred by agreed start date)
- LS Maint Tech I — entry-level; no prior experience required
- Valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintained thereafter (required for operation of client vehicles)
Placement level is dependent on years of relevant experience:
- LS Maint Tech II — ~2 years landscape maintenance experience, turf ID and maintenance
- LS Maint Tech III — ~4 years + turf & weed ID and maintenance experience
- LS Maint Tech IV — ~6 years plus plant ID and leadership experience
- LS Maint Tech Sr. — ~10 years plus plant ID, insect/disease ID, and leadership experience
Certifications, Registrations & Licenses
- Valid driver’s license required before hire and to be maintained
- LS Maint Tech Sr. — completion of a landscape-maintenance certification program or related Associate/Bachelor’s degree is preferred/required at that level
Skills & Abilities
- Strong interest in landscape maintenance and plants
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and reliable work ethic
- Ability to operate small-engine equipment and utility vehicles safely
- Proficiency with hand tools (shovel, rakes, etc.)
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn a CMMS (AiM) and mobile tech
- Strong verbal and written communication; safe work practices and PPE compliance
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Regular standing, bending, stooping, lifting above the shoulders
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift in excess of 50 lbs
- Work outdoors in extreme heat/cold, dust, hazardous noise, and with chemicals
- May be designated essential personnel and required to respond to weather/emergency events
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $14.00 - $24.50 per hour (hourly)
- Full-time position with access to benefits including (depending on placement and eligibility): optional medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid sick and annual leave, retirement benefits, 13 paid holidays per year, paid parental leave, tuition waivers, career development and promotional opportunities, employee assistance program, and other campus incentives.
Additional Notes
- Work schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM with occasional evenings, weekends, overtime, and shift assignments as needed
- For full consideration, include a resume and contact information for three professional references
- This role requires use of provided personal protective equipment (hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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