Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician (459)

A Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining University
grounds and landscape by performing regular duties such as mowing, fertilizing, and maintaining turf grass. Transplants, prunes, waters, and
cares for ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs. Weeds, mulches, and performs litter control, debris disposal, and additional grounds and
landscape maintenance duties as needed. Builds and maintains plant installations. Works in a variety of weather conditions. Assists with
snow removal, brick, and road repairs.

Essential Functions:

• Performs daily landscape maintenance, including
  turf care, plant care, litter removal, and general repairs to campus grounds.
• Conducts inspections and completes preventative
  maintenance on landscape equipment
• Performs seasonal landscape updates and specialized maintenance tasks.
• Responds to
  service and repair requests for University grounds and landscape.
• Completes required computer-based tasks.
• Assists with
  coordination and oversight of contracted grounds and landscape work while also providing day-to-day direction, training, and mentorship to
  less-experienced technicians to support skill development and ensure work quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including
  special projects within Facilities Management.

Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* 5+ Years related experience preferred
* Experience operating commercial zero-turn mowers and snow removal equipment
*
Commercial Pesticide Applicators certification or ability to attain within 12 months of
hire

Licenses/Certifications:
* Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving
record per Creighton’s Vehicle Safety policy. Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of licensed driving experience and be at least
19 years of age at the time of hire for this role. **Please note: Operating a motor vehicle is an essential function of this role.
*
Ability to attain Commercial Pesticide Applicators certification within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
* Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach as
required for tasks.
* Ability to work outdoors in various harsh weather conditions.
* Experience operating a truck with a trailer.

* Knowledge of building walls, laying patios, rock beds, and related tools and equipment.
* Ability to maintain and perform general
repairs on small engines, equipment, and vehicles.
* Ability to follow directives and work independently.
* Ability to identify
plant, tree, and turf diseases.
* Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of 20 feet or more.
* Strong customer service focus
and attention to detail.
* Basic computer and typing skills.
* Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
*
Knowledge of grounds and landscape maintenance procedures and best practices, including plant and turf species identification and care.

* Knowledge of grounds-related tools (e.g., shovel, rake, pruners, saw, t-post) and their proper use and maintenance.
* Knowledge of
landscape maintenance, hand, and power tools, including large power equipment.
* Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to
operating grounds equipment.

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and
non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts
patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies,
scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with
all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with
disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand,
respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Job Info

• Job Identification 459
• Job Category Facilities
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 02:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 2500 California Plz, Omaha, NE, 68178, US
• Grant Funded No

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