Grounds and Fields Technician

Ravenscroft; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenscroft in Raleigh, NC is seeking a reliable Grounds and Fields Technician to maintain the beauty and safety of campus grounds and athletic fields. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscape maintenance and the ability to operate various equipment safely. This role requires strong communication skills and the flexibility to work in outdoor conditions year-round. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence in school environments.

Qualifications

• Work experience in landscape, grounds maintenance, or a related field.
• Ability to operate landscape and grounds equipment safely and proficiently.
• Strong communication skills to interact positively with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, and perform landscape maintenance.
• Operate landscape equipment including zero-turn mowers and chainsaws.
• Support Athletics with field preparation and game day setup.

Skills

Landscape maintenance experience

Equipment operation

Strong communication

Collaboration

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Chainsaw

Weed trimmers

Edgers

Job description

Description

Ravenscroft is seeking a dependable and skilled Grounds and Fields Technician to join our Facilities team. In this role, you will help maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus grounds and athletic fields. You will work outdoors, operate a variety of landscape equipment, and collaborate with colleagues across Facilities and Athletics.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in well‑maintained outdoor spaces and enjoys working as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.

Reports to: Grounds and Fields Supervisor

What You’ll Do

• Mow, trim, edge, prune shrubs and trees and perform al related landscape maintenance
• Operation landscape equipment including zero‑turn mowers, chainsaw, weed trimmers and edgers
• Perform routine equipment maintenance: sharpen blades, change oi, spark plaugs, tires and grease ewquipment
• Support Athletics with fields prep, game day setup and post‑game cleanup
• Assist Facilities personnel with various campus job duties
• Perform daily litter pickup and empty outdoor trash receptacles
• Report conditions needing attention to Grounds and Fields Supervisor
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Work experience in landscape, grounds maintenance, or a related field
• Ability to operate landscape and grounds equipment safely and proficiently
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact positively with students, faculty, and staff
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends as needed
• Ability to collaborate with team members of diverse backgrounds

Preferred

• Experience with athletic field preparation and maintenance
• Experience in a school, campus, or institutional grounds environment
• Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance and minor repairs

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This is a predominantly outdoor position requiring work in all weather conditions. The role involves physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and extended periods of standing and walking. The ability to operate all types of landscape equipment is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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