Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Southwestern Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College seeks a Grounds/Maintenance Technician to perform manual labor ensuring campus grounds are aesthetically pleasing and safe. Tasks include managing lawns, shrubs, beds, and trees, with responsibility for equipment operation and seasonal maintenance.

The role requires dawn shifts, outdoor work, and occasional evenings, with duties spanning upkeep, event prep, and basic repairs as needed to support campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related certification preferred.
• Knowledge of gardening techniques and safety practices; ability to read and write.
• Experience operating commercial-grade grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, and trimmers.
• Trim, edge, or mulch around shrubs, beds, walks, and walls.
• Prune shrubs and trees to maintain shape and health.
• Water beds, shrubs, and trees during dry periods.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as trained/certified.
• Assist with events and maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Gardening techniques

Safety procedures

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or A.A.S in related field

Tools

Riding mowers

Walk-behind mowers

Leaf blowers

Power chain saws

Forklift

Backhoe

Job description

Southwestern Community College seeks a Grounds/Maintenance Technician to perform manual labor ensuring campus grounds are aesthetically pleasing and safe. Tasks include managing lawns, shrubs, beds, and trees, with responsibility for equipment operation and seasonal maintenance.

The role requires dawn shifts, outdoor work, and occasional evenings, with duties spanning upkeep, event prep, and basic repairs as needed to support campus facilities.