Campus Horticulture Specialist

North Carolina State University; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Horticultural Specialist to join the Landscape Maintenance & Operations team. You will be a hands-on plant-care expert managing pruning, weeding, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance to uphold campus landscape standards and sustainability goals.

You will mentor staff, support student projects, and ensure safe field practices while collaborating with Zone Managers on planting design and long-term campus health.

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma and the competencies to perform the work.
• 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.
• Preferred: irrigation knowledge; grounds maintenance and/or arboriculture experience.
• Required: Valid NC driver’s license; driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on landscape tasks: pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, watering, blowing, and debris removal.
• Apply horticultural best practices and IPM across campus zones.
• Monitor plant health, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance agreements, fertilization, soil testing, and pruning schedules.
• Mentor LM&O staff on plant care techniques and best practices.
• Support landscape design collaboration and seasonal planning with Zone Managers.
• Lift and transport materials up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Skills

Horticultural care

Grounds maintenance

Arboriculture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NC State University seeks a Horticultural Specialist to join the Landscape Maintenance & Operations team. You will be a hands-on plant-care expert managing pruning, weeding, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance to uphold campus landscape standards and sustainability goals.

You will mentor staff, support student projects, and ensure safe field practices while collaborating with Zone Managers on planting design and long-term campus health.