What are the responsibilities and job description for the HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN position at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
This position is a highly independent position responsible for implementation of plans and maintenance of mixed landscape beds, lawns and other grounds maintenance tasks on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This position will also assist with duties at the Physical Plant greenhouse.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physical Plant, is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members.
- 40% Executes the technical day-to-day operational activities of a greenhouse complex, botanical garden, or plant research project(s)
- 20% Plans and implements instructional plant production schedules; determines and implements proper cultural practices for plant materials, disease and pest control practices, and plant requirements for light, temperature, moisture, and nutrition
- 5% Coordinates the maintenance of a greenhouse facility, equipment, and environmental controls. May coordinate the care of animals and other organisms
- 5% Maintains records of plant acquisitions and of greenhouse/garden activities and schedules
- 5% Trains, assists, and monitors the work of students and unit staff as needed
- 5% Serves as a horticultural expert and consultant to internal and external stakeholders. May assist with laboratory demonstrations when necessary
- 5% Coordinates the planting, sowing, fertilization, trimming, watering, and spraying of assigned areas
- 5% Develops, coordinates and executes spraying programs for fungicide, pesticide, and herbicide applications
- 5% Performs all necessary snow removal duties in the winter
- 5% Coordinates the spacing of annuals and perennials to ensure proper growth
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Preferred
H.S. Diploma
No minimum years of experience are required
Preferred
CDL - Commercial Drivers License
Required
Pesticide Applicator - State Licensure
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification is required
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Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 3:30pm
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Minimum $16.35 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Must be available for snow removal and overtime work as necessary. Physical work requiring lifting, bending, steeping and kneeling for extended periods of time.
You will be asked to upload a copy of your cover letter and resume.
In your cover letter, please describe your experience with:
1. Working outdoors
2. Motorized equipment
3. Any landscaping and snow removal experience.
Cinthya Canicoba
cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
608-262-6593
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number
Horticultural Technician(FP006)
A717080-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SVCS/GROUNDS
University Staff-Ongoing
259624-CP
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