Campus Grounds Technician – Groundskeeping & Events

wfu; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain Reynolda campus grounds, drives, walks, and surrounding properties. The role involves operating grounds equipment, performing seasonal horticulture tasks, and assisting with event field prep, ensuring safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow English instructions, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with up to 4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the University automobile insurance requirements.
• Basic understanding of techniques, tools, and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow English instructions and procedures to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Keeps campus grounds, walks, and drives clean by removing trash and debris.
• Seeds, fertilizes, plants, waters, weeds, trims, and grooms lawns and shrubs.
• Operates grounds maintenance equipment (mowers, edgers, blowers).
• Operates light/medium-weight trucks and tractors to maintain grounds as needed.

Skills

English comprehension

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain Reynolda campus grounds, drives, walks, and surrounding properties. The role involves operating grounds equipment, performing seasonal horticulture tasks, and assisting with event field prep, ensuring safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow English instructions, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a dynamic campus environment.