TH Landscape Maintenance Assistant

TH Landscape Maintenance Assistant University of Idaho, United States about 5 hours ago

Location:

Moscow, IDAHO

Job Type:

FullTime

Deadline:

; Posting Details Classification Information Posting Number

STH002182P

Employee Category Student/Temporary Position Information Position Title TH Landscape Maintenance Assistant Location Moscow Division/College Facilities Management Department Facilities Management-Shops/Misc. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $15.00 per hour Full Time/Part Time Full Time Work Schedule Summary Full-time, Monday through Friday available, 40 hours per week - May through approximately August. Working hours between 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, 1/2-hour lunch Position Responsibilities Position Summary Under the direction of the Campus Landscape Manager, the incumbent performs one or more of the following types of work: Assisting Landscape Maintenance Technicians in the fields of landscaping and landscape maintenance; and/or assisting arborist in tree maintenance. Hours of work are dependent on the season. Responsibilities Job Duty Function Maintains university grounds by: Job Duties/Responsibilities Planting trees, shrubs, ground covers, and perennials. Seeding or sodding lawns. Mowing, edging, and trimming grass. Removing leaves, litter, and debris from landscape and hardscape areas. Assisting with shrub and tree pruning. Operating landscape-related hand and power tools. Weeding, shoveling and raking media from leaves and debris to heavy soils, sand, and gravel. Percentage Of Time 90 Essential/Marginal Essential Job Duty Function Contribute to team effort by: Job Duties/Responsibilities Supporting Landscape and Exterior Services programs through the performance of other duties as assigned. Percentage Of Time 10 Essential/Marginal Essential Position Qualifications Required Qualifications Due to the duties of this position, candidates are required to be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving University vehicles.

Experience:

Working independently without close supervision. Receiving orders, from supervisors and to execute in a safe, efficient and timely manner. Paying attention to details; the ability to tell when something is out of place and take appropriate steps to rectify the problem. Working safely and cooperatively with other team members to accomplish desired results. Interacting with students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors in a positive manner. Maintaining proper dress codes and adhere to safety procedures presented by your supervisor. Experience and willingness to work in areas where landscape pesticides have been used and in irrigated areas where reclaimed water is utilized. Preferred Qualifications Education or training: in the fields of horticulture, irrigation, arboriculture, landscape architecture, landscape maintenance or landscape construction.

Experience:

Safely operating and performing routine maintenance on large and small mowers, weed trimmers and other landscape maintenance equipment. Safely operating various types of landscape maintenance equipment including mowers (both commercial riding mowers and self-propelled push mowers), weed trimmers, small tractors, and various hand and power tools. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Lifting, carrying and/or otherwise moving items weighing approximately 50 pounds. Position can be physically demanding, standing and walking continuously throughout the shift, climbing and standing on ladders. Working outdoors in inclement weather (having proper attire for hot, windy, rainy, or cold conditions. Posting Information Posting Date 03/20/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required qualifications and 2) preferred qualifications. First review date is 04/03/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. •This position requires a drivers record check for applicants who are selected as final candidates. ground Check Statement Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Quicklink for Posting uidaho.peopleadmin/postings/51020