Job Description

Landscape Gardener

Job no: 494239
Work Type: Staff full-time
Location: Abilene
Categories: Staff, Campus Operations

About ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Landscape Gardener

Abilene, Texas

Landscape & Grounds

Nonexempt Full-time

• Works as directed by the immediate supervisor and/or the Director of Landscape & Grounds.
• Work as a team in maintaining the landscape in an effort to enhance the beauty of ACU.
• Assist other trades and grounds personnel as needed in spirit of cooperation and team work.
• Continue to develop and cross-train in a manner that will keep personnel up-to-date and safe.

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Works as directed by the immediate supervisor and/or the Director of Landscape & Grounds.

• Follow established rules, policies, and procedures of the Landscape & Grounds Department and ACU.
• Order materials and supplies as needed for the completion of work orders.
• Fill out work orders and written reports daily.
• Display necessary work initiative to work alone or in groups.

Maintain flower beds, ground cover, interior plants, and other areas associated with ACU landscape to the University's standard.

• Assist Landscape Manager with installation of new landscapes & seasonal color as needed.
• Maintain beds and flowering landscape area to enhance the beauty of the campus.
• Empty trash in your area daily or as needed.
• Keep hardscapes clean and free of debris.
• Display initiative to work by one’s self or in groups.

Assist other trades and grounds personnel as needed in spirit of cooperation and team work.

• Be on call 24 hours for inclement weather events and be able to come in early to spread ice melt.
• Help maintain an aggressive fertilizer program that will enhance the beauty of the campus.
• Clean up and remove trash on campus.
• Understanding of basic irrigation operations.

Continue to develop and cross-train in a manner that will keep personnel up-to-date and safe.

• Attend ACU approved, work related training sessions.
• Clean and maintain equipment to extend the life of the equipment, and maintain resources of the University.
• Perform work in a safe manner.

Skill Required

• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Skilled in all areas of landscaping, turf maintenance, interior plants, weed control, and fertilization
• Operate small equipment such as mower, weed-eater, blower, edger, trimmer and rotary tiller.

Training Module

• Written and verbal communication skill
• Must have basic safety training
• Emphasize excellent customer relations and service

Professional

• High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of hands on experience with landscape, grass & interior plant materials
• Or associate degree in horticulture

Personal

• Successful candidate must be honest, trustworthy, dependable, responsible, punctual and have a good moral character and work ethic.
• Must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

• Good health and stamina to lift; carry and pull loads in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat/cold weather conditions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

Advertised: October 28, 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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