Horticultural Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Horticultural Technician Job Summary: Help shape the beauty of the UW-Madison campus by creating and maintaining the seasonal landscape displays that make campus vibrant and welcoming! This position will create and maintain the seasonal landscape displays on the UW-Madison campus. Responsibilities include designing seasonal displays and growing, planting, and caring for a wide variety of annual and perennial plants used in campus displays throughout the year. Work will be divided between outdoor campus landscapes and the Grounds Department Greenhouse, where staff grow thousands of annual plants for seasonal floral displays. Technicians may care for highly visible areas such as the iconic \"W\" along University Avenue, the Chancellor\'s Residence, the System President\'s House landscapes, and other locations across campus. This position offers a combination of independent work and collaboration with a team of horticulture and grounds professionals. Technicians will also have the opportunity to contribute to special campus events, including preparing and installing floral displays for winter and spring commencement ceremonies. Daily work may include planting, watering, cultivating, pruning, weeding, and maintaining seasonal and intensive landscape displays, as well as operating a variety of landscape maintenance tools and equipment. Depending on the assignment, this may include hand tools, motorized walk-behind equipment, and ride-on machinery. This position is also responsible for snow removal on campus, playing an important role in keeping the university grounds safe, accessible, and beautiful throughout the year. Ongoing/Renewable Full-Time: 100% FTE Hours generally scheduled: Monday- Friday, 7am- 3:30pm. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position. Work is performed onsite. Key Job Responsibilities: Trains, assists, and monitors the work of students and unit staff as... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6F756A4A4BB4447B