Campus Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Wake Forest University; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain Reynolda campus grounds, drives and walks, and related facilities. You will operate mowers, edgers, and power blowers, and assist in preparing fields for events while keeping campus areas clean and safe.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow English instructions, with up to four years of related experience and a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with up to 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to meet the University’s automobile insurance requirements.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions to perform duties.
• Ability to relate to others and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Keeps campus grounds, walks, and drives clean by removing trash, garbage, and other debris.
• Seeds, fertilizes, plants, waters, weeds, trims, and grooms lawns, shrubbery, and trees.
• Operates grounds maintenance equipment (mowers, edgers, power blowers).
• Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations.
• Assists in preparing fields for special events.
• Follows safety precautions and reports safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Grounds knowledge

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain Reynolda campus grounds, drives and walks, and related facilities. You will operate mowers, edgers, and power blowers, and assist in preparing fields for events while keeping campus areas clean and safe.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow English instructions, with up to four years of related experience and a focus on safety and teamwork.