Landscape Technician II

The Landscaping Tech II is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds of Liberty University. This is to include all the athletic fields and their maintenance/ landscaping. The landscaping tech II oversees and performs a variety of landscape activities, such as planting, weeding, digging, spreading topsoil and other materials, general lawn maintenance, and seasonal lawn preparation, as well as, taking care of the general athletic fields’ maintenance and seasonal athletic fields’ preparation. The Landscaping Tech II assists in asphalt, brick, or other stonework. Demolishing field renovations, grading and/or site clean-up tasks. The Landscaping Tech II may also operate lawn movers and related equipment and will assist Facilities maintenance staff on assigned projects and other duties as assigned. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion. Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. Facilities Management Division employees are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.

2. Performs grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.

3. Performs planting and related activities.

4. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating Grounds related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirators/ masks, ref...