LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN
Opportunity VillageLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Posted April 29, 2026
19 - 19
Full Time
About the Company
Opportunity Village is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services that include workforce development, community employment, inclusive housing, day services, arts, and social recreation. Their client‑centered approach fosters independence, community integration, and the pursuit of future career paths. Since 1954, Opportunity Village has sustained its mission through social enterprises, signature events, and generous philanthropy, ensuring robust funding and community support. This integrated, long‑standing model uniquely positions the organization as a leader in disability support and inclusive community development.
Job Description
The Landscape Technician plays a key role in maintaining, restoring, and enhancing landscapes across Opportunity Village-owned properties, promoting plant health, and ensuring clean, safe environments.
Requirements
- Perform landscape maintenance, restoration, and design activities across all assigned properties.
- Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of grounds, including removing debris, trash, weeds, and dead vegetation.
- Trim trees, hedges, and overgrown vegetation to ensure safe and visually appealing outdoor spaces.
- Install, cultivate, and maintain functional and ornamental plants, including mulching and soil care.
- Monitor plant health and ensure proper growth through watering, pruning, and general care practices.
- Identify and treat pests, diseases, and other environmental concerns affecting vegetation.
- Assist in the preservation and salvaging of native vegetation where applicable.
- Safely operate hand and power tools, including hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs on landscaping equipment as needed.
- Perform manual labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials.
- Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles as required.
- Collaborate with Events leadership to support landscape design and set up for special projects, including the Magical Forest.
- Travel regularly to a variety of locations in the Las Vegas area and between Opportunity Village campuses.
