Campus Grounds Technician - Lawn & Outdoor Maintenance

Wake Forest University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain the Reynolda campus grounds, drives, walks, and parking areas. You will mow, seed, fertilize, water, weed, prune, and operate grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities include loading and delivering materials, preparing fields for events, inspecting equipment for safety, and assisting teammates. A high school diploma or GED with related experience is required; the role involves physical work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of grounds maintenance techniques and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Keep campus grounds, walks, and drives clean; remove debris.
• Seed, fertilize, plant, water, weed, trim, and groom lawns, shrubs, and trees.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment (mowers, edgers, blowers) and transport materials.
• Load/unload furniture and materials, assist in event prep.
• Inspect equipment daily and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Turf equipment operations

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking a Landscape Technician to maintain the Reynolda campus grounds, drives, walks, and parking areas. You will mow, seed, fertilize, water, weed, prune, and operate grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities include loading and delivering materials, preparing fields for events, inspecting equipment for safety, and assisting teammates. A high school diploma or GED with related experience is required; the role involves physical work outdoors in varying conditions.