Job Summary
As the Landscape Specialist, you will:
- Provide quick response to perform various grounds maintenance work as identified by higher supervisory authority.
- Perform landscape project work including irrigation system design and installation, hardscapes, softscapes, and turf establishment after building construction.
- Execute targeted maintenance for special events and projects.
- Contribute to maintaining Purdue's $600 million research enterprise by ensuring a well-maintained campus environment conducive to innovation and discovery.
Take action now and become part of Purdue's story of excellence in research, education, and campus development. Apply today to join our team and help shape the future of our university's landscape while supporting Purdue's $600 million research enterprise through your expertise in grounds maintenance.
About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. Our campus grounds are an integral part of our living laboratory, supporting cutting-edge research and fostering a culture of excellence.
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- High School diploma/GED required.
- Four years' experience in grounds maintenance or closely related field required.
Skills needed:
- Good work organizational skills required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills needed.
- Demonstrated leadership skills necessary.
- Ability to read blueprints required. Computer skills preferred.
- Experience in landscape and turf irrigation systems is preferred.
- Equipment operation (i.e. backhoe, bobcat, tree spade, tractors, mowers, etc.) required.
- Knowledge of greenhouse operations, propagation methods, insect/disease control, proper nutrition, growth habits and pruning methods for annual flowers, interior plants, and ornamental trees and shrubs required.
- Knowledge of growth habits, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, etc. used in turf maintenance and construction necessary.
- Working knowledge of hard surface maintenance and repair desired.
- Working knowledge of turf irrigation and drip irrigation desired.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Indiana Pesticide Applicator's License (3A, 3B) or ability to obtain required.
What We'd Like To Know
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Career Stream
- Administrative and Operational Support 3 (S3)
- Pay Band: S040
- Job Code: 20003359
- Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.