Public Landscape Gardener (Part-Time: Temporary) | University of Nebraska Lincoln Job at University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

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  • University of Nebraska Lincoln
  • Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Requisition Number: S_240726

Department: Agronomy & Horticulture-0827

Description of Work:

As the Public Landscape Gardener, you will:

  • Prune, weed, fertilize, mulch, provide minimal pest control and water management, and and work with staff of landscape services on specific tasks as required.
  • Collaborate with faculty in designing and planning seasonal plant beds, diversify and improve the plant collection to accommodate horticulture classes and laboratories.
  • Create and manage plant signage and educational materials in and for the gardens.
  • Order and secure plants, supplies, and equipment as required.
  • Updating and maintaining accurate maps and records of the gardens, gathering and managing data in various digital forms such as ArcGIS.
  • Coordinating with faculty for scheduling and managing outreach activities utilizing the garden, and data collection and management.
  • Coordinate student workers and outside volunteers such as Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers.
  • Participate in professional enrichment opportunities.


This is a part-time (20 hours per week) temporary position.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: .

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience providing care for plants or similar experience.

OR

  • Associate degree in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, environmental science, or related field plus two years of experience providing care for plants or similar experience. Additional relevant education or experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis.
  • The position requires intermediate knowledge of horticulture and plant growth processes.
  • Ability to operate a computer for data management.
  • Ability to work with diverse people.
  • The position requires work in outdoor environments in a variety of weather conditions and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Flexible scheduling will include some weekends as dictated by the program's needs.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver's eligibility required.

Posted Salary: $18.50/hr minimum

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

About University of Nebraska Lincoln

With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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