Campus Groundskeeper - Landscaping, Maintenance & Events

Lees-McRae College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance for employees and/或

Tuition exchange access

Free monthly dining

Meal plan discounts

Job summary

Lees-McRae College is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the campus grounds, perform landscaping tasks, and assist in keeping facilities safe and presentable. The role includes mowing, weed whacking, snow removal, and light repair of equipment, with proper PPE required.

The position is full-time, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on-site in Banner Elk, NC, with occasional evenings or weekend duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Responsiveness to physical and environmental demands.

Responsibilities

• Care, maintenance, and repairs of the grounds.
• All landscape maintenance duties (weed-whacking, lawn mowing, snow removal).
• Maintains equipment including safety features.
• Event set up and take down.
• Assist Facilities with moving furniture and other items.
• Utilize proper PPE for duties.
• Assist other parts of the facilities team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Stress Management/Composure

Thoroughness

Ethical Conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

Lees-McRae College is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the campus grounds, perform landscaping tasks, and assist in keeping facilities safe and presentable. The role includes mowing, weed whacking, snow removal, and light repair of equipment, with proper PPE required.

The position is full-time, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on-site in Banner Elk, NC, with occasional evenings or weekend duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.