Location: Raleigh,NC, USA
The North Carolina State University Facilities Division ensures that the campus's physical environment supports the university's mission 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team of approximately 900 dedicated professionals plans for current and future needs, builds high-impact facilities, and maintains the campus. Join one of the largest and best employers in the state and help shape the future of our campus community!
As a Pack member, you can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* Flexible Spending Account
* Retirement Programs
* Disability Plans
* Life Insurance
* Accident Plan
* Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
* 12 Holidays Each Year
* Tuition and Academic Assistance
* And so much more!
Essential Job Duties
Join us as a Landscape Field Lead (LFL) and take a hands-on role in shaping and maintaining the beauty and functionality of NC State University's landscape! As an LFL, you'll lead and guide a dedicated team of 6-12 technical staff, ensuring top-notch landscape quality, safety, and training on best practices. If you're ready to provide strong, on-site leadership and contribute to a vibrant campus environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
* Advise the team on landscape management tasks, frequencies, and quality standards
* Evaluate site conditions to identify pest and disease issues, providing input to the Landscape Zone Superintendent (LZS)
* Offer advice and technical assistance on best horticultural practices
* Implement departmental initiatives such as Work Well, sustainability programs, and turf and chemical reduction
* Serve as a training resource within the unit, providing input and direction to Superintendents, Managers, and landscape architects on the needs and special requirements of the assigned area
* Oversee related equipment, implementing and sustaining the use of electric-powered equipment
* Act as a working lead, assisting with all daily activities
* Serve as a backup to the Zone Manager or assist with other areas as needed
Other Responsibilities
* Aid in snow removal as directed by supervisors
* Position serves in a critical role and is essential to the operations of the University. May be required to work during adverse weather conditions and work even if the University closes
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment; North Carolina Commercial Driver's License may be required.
Other Required Qualifications
* Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public, and is able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and other communications related to work assignments and other matters.
* Experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance and turf
* Able to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prefer experience in the practice of horticulture grounds maintenance and turf
* Preferred knowledge with integrated pest management practices
* Leadership experience
* Experience working within a university setting
Required License or Certification
* Valid driver's license required. North Carolina driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained
* Valid NC pesticide license within 6 months of hire and must be maintained
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No