Horticulture Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Horticulture Tech to join our team at the University of Denver. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled or technical types of work associated with the maintenance of lawns, fertilization, irrigation, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.

• Lay sod, plant new shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Operate equipment to spray, fertilize, and aerate lawn areas.
• Operate power lawn mowers and tractors for cutting grass.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and other machinery in the routine care of all grounds.
• Operate truck hand cart, dolly, hand truck, forklift, and other equipment in the moving and setup of equipment on all university properties.
• Pick up, collect, and remove litter and debris from all ground areas.
• Pick up material ordered by Physical Plant when not delivered by common carrier.
• Remove snow by power equipment or shovel from parking lots, sidewalks, exterior stairs, ramps, and terraces.
• Rototill, spade, rake, weed, and fertilize flower-planting beds.
• Trim and/or prune hedges, shrubs, and trees.
• Trim grass with a power edger-trimmer.
• Water lawn and planted areas by hand or sprinkler systems.
• Move various equipment, supplies, and furniture manually or by use of a truck.
• Perform minor repairs, lubricate, and sharpen equipment. Report complex repair needs to supervisor.
• Make minor repairs to parking lots.
• Install signs.
• Remove trees.
• Perform landscape installation.
• Drive to sites with tools and equipment.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Four years experience in grounds horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance is required.
• Current State of Colorado chemical applicators license is required.
• Must possess one of the following: a Landscape Industry Certificate (LIC) in at least one of the 5 given categories (softscape installation, hardscape installation, turf maintenance, ornamental maintenance, irrigation), certified arborist, or Master Gardeners certificate.
• Valid Colorado Drivers License and insurable by the University of Denver's insurance carrier.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

• BA in Biology and/or Botany

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

Moderate to strenuous physical effort required.

The University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.