Campus Grounds & Landscaping Specialist

State of North Carolina - Governor Morehead School for the Blind; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Governor Morehead School for the Blind seeks a Grounds Worker I to maintain campus grounds, trees, shrubs, and lawns. The role includes planting, pruning, mowing, and general landscaping to keep the environment safe and attractive for students and staff.

The position supports inclement weather and emergency response efforts, operates lawn and landscape tools, and ensures compliance with safety guidelines while working outdoors most of the year.

Qualifications

• Education/experience in grounds work equivalent to two years

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, water, fertilize, and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and landscape beds.
• Prune, trim, shape, and remove trees, shrubs, hedges, and other vegetation as needed.
• Mow lawns, edge walkways, and maintain grounds to ensure a clean appearance.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and routinely.
• Assist with irrigation systems installation and landscape improvements.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

Two years of grounds experience or equivalent education

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed trimmers

Edgers

Leaf blowers

Chainsaws

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Governor Morehead School for the Blind seeks a Grounds Worker I to maintain campus grounds, trees, shrubs, and lawns. The role includes planting, pruning, mowing, and general landscaping to keep the environment safe and attractive for students and staff.

The position supports inclement weather and emergency response efforts, operates lawn and landscape tools, and ensures compliance with safety guidelines while working outdoors most of the year.