University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Public Landscape Gardener (Part-Time: Temporary)

Department Agronomy & Horticulture-0827

Requisition Number S_250432

Posting Open Date 06/03/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/12/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

As the Public Landscape Gardener (Part-Time: Temporary), 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.
• Update and maintain accurate maps and records of the gardens, gather and manage data in various digital forms such as ArcGIS.
• Coordinate 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. Within the UNL system, this position is classified as an O/S Temporary Worker.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50FTE) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include the following: health, dental, vision and life insurance.

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As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants 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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $20.00/hr minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Svetlana Chistopolskaya

schistopolskaya2@unl.edu

402-472-2859

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type Part-Time Temporary

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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