Vivion Family Home Landscape Technician

JOB PURPOSE

The cultivation, care, and enhancement of the outdoor spaces at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Vivion Family Home (VFH) providing a welcoming and safe environment for Midwestern’s sitting president, his family, guests, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, aerating, and fertilizing.
• Design and implement new landscape features, such as flower beds, hedges, and water elements.
• Maintain existing garden areas, including container gardens, ensuring healthy plant growth and aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
• Plant and maintain ornamental grasses, shrubbery, and flowers on a seasonal basis.
• Trim and weed multiple flower beds and containers.
• Research plants and products used at the VFH and on the Midwestern campus.
• Diagnose and treat plant diseases and pests.
• Collaborate with the Vivion Home House Manager to develop landscaping plans aligning with the president’s vision and budget.
• Manage irrigation systems to ensure adequate hydration of all plant life.
• Prune trees to promote healthy development and to mitigate the risk of damage to adjacent structures or injury to individuals.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf removal in the fall, snow and ice removal in the winter.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of all outdoor spaces, including patios, walkways, and recreational areas. 

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telehealth
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents.
• Voluntary Life & AD/D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave and PTO
• MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• Access to campus cafeteria and coffee shop
• Access to campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Monday through Friday, 7:00a – 3:30p.
• Off-hours work may be necessary.
• May be required to work in extreme weather conditions. 
• Frequent exposure to dampness, humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuels, motor oil, solvents, and extended sunlight time. 
• Campus Operation uniform shirts will be provided. Additional attire, work pants and boots, must always present a professional appearance.  

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God.
• Proven experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification, disease management, and soil science.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Creative vision and design skills for landscaping projects.
• Physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the VFH and the Campus Operations department.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail.
• Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. 
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Must be able to show a desire and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to?lift, push, pull or move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds?regularly.
• Able to?climb ladders and stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and work under extreme weather conditions.
• Frequently required to bend, crawl, kneel, reach, and shovel.