Landscape Technician (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real ...
Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD
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We are seeking a Landscape Technician who maintains the grounds on campus, including planting and maintaining trees, turf, shrubs, and flowers as assigned by the grounds manager/supervisor. Assist with the clearing of snow and ice from campus. This is considered an essential personnel position Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Manage softscape-hardscape for the JHU Homewood campus. * Inspect SWM areas on campus and keep a log of activities and log recommended services needed. * Perform duties as assigned by the grounds manager under the directive of the ground supervisor. * Plant/remove trees, shrubs, and perennial plants on campus. Mulching, watering, weeding, and seasonal plantings of all beds. * Assist team during snow season, shoveling and clearing snow and ice from walkways, parking lots, steps, and any other area(s) that may be required. * Observe all safety precautions and use equipment and chemical treatments properly to avoid harming self and others and damaging property. * Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition. * Able to stand for a consistent period of time, bending, and on knees while planting and digging holes. * Operate and maintain various mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, and specialized garden tools, which are required to maintain botanical specimens. * Serve as an institution-wide resource for increasing the level of excellence in all aspects of horticulture and landscape maintenance and planning. * Assist other team members as required in a variety of tasks. * Visit local nurseries, landscape supply houses, chemical supply companies, and equipment to obtain necessary items for our job. * Assist local community organizations in grounds preservation efforts. Minimum Qualifications * High school diploma or graduation equivalent preferred. * Three years of work experience as a groundskeeper. * Maryland Pesticide Application License preferred. * An appropriate valid driver's license with a good driving record is preferred. Ability to drive a light truck, and rtv units. * Ability to operate equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, small tractors, and others used in groundskeeping work. * Knowledge of proper planting procedures. Ability to work outdoors during all 4 seasons. * Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. On an infrequent basis, you may need to lift up to 80 lbs. * Ability to stand, walk, or otherwise move about campus continuously. Ability to ascend/descend ladders periodically to perform landscape maintenance. * Ability to work overtime when necessary. * Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to read and write to maintain records and work schedules and to read work orders. * Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Classified Title: Landscape Technician Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OF Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: variers FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Grounds Services Personnel area: University Administration
Created: 2026-04-02