Grounds & Landscape Technician—Outdoor Maintenance

University of North Carolina Asheville; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Asheville is seeking a Grounds Worker to join the Campus Operations Grounds team. The role involves pruning, weeding, pest control, planting trees and shrubs, mulching, fertilizing, mowing, snow removal, and maintaining sidewalks and parking areas on campus in all weather.

Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of horticultural principles, experience operating grounds equipment safely, and the ability to follow written and oral directions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of competencies in landscape maintenance.
• Experience operating grounds equipment safely.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, weeding, pest control, planting trees/shrubs/perennials.
• Mulching, fertilizing, and lawn/tree/shrub/perennial maintenance.
• Mowing, weed-eating, snow removal, trash/litter removal, and area upkeep.
• Support in events setup and physical labor as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Horticultural knowledge

Equipment operation

Job description

University of North Carolina Asheville is seeking a Grounds Worker to join the Campus Operations Grounds team. The role involves pruning, weeding, pest control, planting trees and shrubs, mulching, fertilizing, mowing, snow removal, and maintaining sidewalks and parking areas on campus in all weather.

Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of horticultural principles, experience operating grounds equipment safely, and the ability to follow written and oral directions.