Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus and involves the application of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides, plus pruning and turf maintenance. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with additional times as needed.

The successful candidate will operate landscaping equipment, maintain plantings, and work in a team. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Good physical condition capable of performing manual labor.
• General knowledge of grounds maintenance including application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
• Skilled in operation of large grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written work assignments.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, plants and turf of this region.
• A valid NC driver’s license is required for employment.
• Must obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license within 6 months of employment to retain position.
• Must obtain NC Pesticide Applicators License within 2 year probationary period to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

• The application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
• Tree and shrub pruning.
• Maintenance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees.
• Mowing large turf areas.
• Operation of tools, equipment and other machinery used in landscaping, grounds maintenance and snow removal.
• Normal working hours are: Monday-Friday 6:30a.m.-3:00 p.m. and other times as required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Tools

Large grounds maintenance equipment

NC Driver's license

NC Pesticide Applicators License

Class B CDL (within 6 months)

Job description

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus and involves the application of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides, plus pruning and turf maintenance. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with additional times as needed.

The successful candidate will operate landscaping equipment, maintain plantings, and work in a team. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.