Landscape Technician II

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13563768rr**Landscape Technician II**rrKansas State Universityrr****About This Role****Our Housing and Dining Services Facilities Management grounds teamcreate and maintain a safe, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environmentenjoyed by the K-State community-and we\'re looking for a **LandscapeTechnician II** to be part of this team.In this hands-on role, you\'ll help protect and enhance campuslandscapes through expert care of turf and plant materials. Fromidentifying and treating pests to supporting landscape installations andseasonal campus operations, your work will directly contribute tomaintaining the welcoming environment that students, faculty, staff, andvisitors experience every day.What You\'ll Do:Diagnose and treat diseases, weeds, and insect issues affecting turfgrass and landscape materialsApply best management practices for landscape and turf careIdentify, monitor, assess, and control pest populations usingappropriate productsEvaluate and select treatments for weeds and insectsAssist with landscape and hardscape installation projectsPerform general grounds maintenanceTransport furniture, equipment, and materials as neededHelp keep campus safe during winter by removing snow and ice andtreating outdoor surfaces before, during, and after inclement weather**About Us**[Housing and DiningServices](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7133470&targetURL=https://housing.k-state.edu/)is a large, self-operated auxiliary department serving more than 5,000students that call the K-State campus home. This \"home away from home\"meets more than the basic needs of students living with us - we provideaffordable, safe and engaging accommodations and services for ourresidents, while finding unique ways to support them in their academicpursuits.We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our residents, and thatis reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. **The 2025Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life,#8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.** YOU canhelp make our residents and guests feel welcome and comfortable!****Worksite Description****This position is **On-site**.All employees must reside in the United States when they begin workingto comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybridwork opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.****What You\'ll Need to Succeed****Minimum Qualifications Requires six months of relevant experience. Requirements may be metthrough a combination of education and experience. Valid drivers license upon employment.Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with grounds/pest related chemicals and theirapplication Familiarity with turf grasses and other landscape materials Experience working in an institutional grounds maintenance unit Familiarity with a variety of equipment and tools used in groundsmaintenance Ability to read, interpret and work from sketches, blueprints andspecifications Ability to complete concise and accurate reports and records Ability to plan and organize work Effective written and oral communication skills Prefer high school graduation/GED Ability to interact effectively with othersAdditional Role Information Must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicators certificate in 3A and3B within 6 months of appointment.Sponsorship EligibilityCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoingbasis without sponsorship.****How to Apply****Please submit the on-line application.****Application Window****Applications close on: ay 15, 2026****Anticipated Hiring Pay Range****\$16.00-\$18.00 per hourrr**To apply, please visit:[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/landscape-technician-ii-manhattan-kansas-united-states-97a6b875-951b-42f8-bfa5-f9a2f3171952](https://apptrkr.com/7133470)**rrrrrrrCopyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.rr[Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertisingagency](https://www.jobelephant.com/)rjeid-ce1368663146ff4d96d591dc5c9dfd98