Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Cary Academy; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cary Academy seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain athletic fields, grounds and planting areas on campus, supporting the Landscaping team with mowing, trimming, seeding and general upkeep.

The role includes operating landscaping equipment, basic repairs, and collaboration with vendors for major projects, while ensuring safety and policy compliance during school events and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ability to read and write English.
• Some grounds maintenance training and experience.
• One year of grounds maintenance/landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Landscaping team in all aspects of landscaping operations, including mowing, trimming, blowing, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, planting, snow/ice removal and other general property maintenance.
• Perform general repair and basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles used for landscaping operations as scheduled or as needed.
• Work with the Landscaping Manager/Director to support projects, events, and contracted work; coordinate with vendors for service and safety.
• Provide input to develop a preventative maintenance program for landscape operations and comply with safety regulations.
• Follow all federal, state, OHSA regulations and Cary Academy policy pertaining to equipment and chemicals.

Skills

Lift 80-pound bags

Operate landscaping equipment

Valid NC driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Some grounds maintenance training

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

Cary Academy seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to maintain athletic fields, grounds and planting areas on campus, supporting the Landscaping team with mowing, trimming, seeding and general upkeep.

The role includes operating landscaping equipment, basic repairs, and collaboration with vendors for major projects, while ensuring safety and policy compliance during school events and activities.