Location: all cities,NC, USA
This is a full-time position with benefits. This position reports to the Superintendent of Grounds, and Assistant Superintendent of Grounds.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and caring for plants and shrubbery on university grounds.
* Mowing
* Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and irrigation.
* Trimming hedges, trees, and shrubs.
* Preventing and eliminating weeds.
* Maintaining university grounds by keeping them free from trash, litter, and debris. Tent setups.
* Lifting/moving objects and equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds as needed.
* Using hand and power tools as needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
* Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling.
* Must be able to work weekends as needed.
Qualifications
Experience and Training:
* Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
* Prefer applicants with strong grounds or horticultural experience.
* Prefer applicants with education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
* Valid Driver's License required.
Knowledge of:
* Proper weeding, trimming, pruning, and fertilizing of plants and shrubbery.
* Hazards and safety precautions related to general maintenance and horticultural activities.
Ability to:
* Properly care for assigned areas and equipment.
* Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Bend, kneel, lift, and shovel.
* Lift/move heavy equipment and objects as needed.
* Properly use and care for hand and power tools.