Grounds Technician - Lonnie Poole Golf Course

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh is hiring for a Grounds Crew at Lonnie Poole Golf Course. The role entails assisting with daily maintenance, landscaping, mowing, and turf care to ensure high-quality playing conditions.

You will work 6:00am–3:00pm, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend participation, and must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor labor. The position requires a High School diploma or GED and may require licenses such as NC Pesticide and CDL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months.
• North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of golf course groundskeeping.
• Perform landscaping, sodding, and general course upkeep.
• Operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment.
• Complete daily assignments independently and according to work schedules.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Lawn care

Landscaping

Pesticide knowledge

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Walk-behind mowers

Riding mowers

Irrigation equipment

Job description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Anticipated Hiring Range $33,540 - $35,360

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm; every other weekend and adherence to event schedule is required

Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations — NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Working at Lonnie Poole Golf Course means more than just cutting grass—it means maintaining the home turf of the NC State Wolfpack. We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Grounds Crew team. We take pride in our facility, and this position is vital in assisting with daily golf course maintenance to ensure high-quality playing conditions and pristine overall course appearance.

There are currently two positions available.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Assist in all areas of golf course groundskeeping
• Perform landscaping, sodding, and general course upkeep
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides on and around the course
• Mow and maintain fairways, roughs, fringes, and greens
• Conduct ornamental and turf pest control
• Maintain and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems
• Assist with fencing installation and maintenance
• Perform tree trimming and debris removal
• Operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment
• Complete daily assignments independently and according to work schedules
• Outdoor work environment with exposure to heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions
• Perform strenuous physical labor for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, or kneeling, pushing/pulling of levers on equipment and machinery.
• Lifting up to 70 lbs. frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in seeing the immediate results of your hard work, we encourage you to apply.

Other Responsibilities

• Model the Division’s mission and values and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
• Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees’ work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
• Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure Lonnie Poole Golf Course business needs are met.
• Duties in other locations may be assigned by management to utilize knowledge and skills during peak or slow periods, or when emergency situations occur in other areas.

Qualifications

High school or General Educational Development ( GED ) diploma and possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment; North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with golf maintenance/lawn care/landscaping
• Working knowledge and applicability of tools, methods, and materials used in golf course and ground maintenance
• Operational knowledge of equipment used: walking and riding mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers, and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities and assignments according to work schedule
• Excellent punctuality, dependability, and work ethic

Required License or Certification

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience working in grounds maintenance and/or horticultural care.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Required Documents Optional Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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