Landscape Technician

Black River Technical College is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Landscape Technician for the Pocahontas campus.  This is a full-time, 12-month position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains upkeep of landscape by performing pruning, mowing, mulching and planting duties.  Responsible for maintenance of landscaping equipment and tools.  Performs other duties as assigned.

The College is committed to a quality work environment and experience by providing the following benefits in addition to compensation:

• COLA and/or bonuses are provided whenever fiscally responsible

• Eight hours of sick leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period

• Eight hours of vacation leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period

• Vacation leave increases according to years of service schedule

• Eight hours per calendar year of education leave

• A portion of health insurance premium paid by BRTC

• $20,000 life insurance policy with premium paid by BRTC

• 14% minimum retirement contribution from BRTC each pay period

• 11 paid State Holidays per calendar year if employed full time during the date of those Holidays

• Tuition Waiver for Employee and dependents to BRTC

QUALIFICATIONS
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus one year of experience in the landscaping field.  Applicant should possess an Arkansas Applicator Pesticide License or the willingness to acquire said license. The applicant should also have some experience in handling landscape chemicals.  Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interested candidates should submit an application which includes three references to:

BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Julie Edington, Executive Director of Human Resources
P.O. Box 468

Pocahontas, AR  72455
Telephone 870-248-4000 Ext. 4032

BRTC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

BRTC is a Tobacco Free Campus