Landscape Maintenance Senior Technician- Tiered Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000

Cornerstone OnDemand; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining the beauty of Wake County properties as a Landscape Maintenance Senior Technician. This role offers a chance to utilize your skills in landscape maintenance, ensuring that both residential and commercial areas thrive. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will lead efforts in turf management, debris removal, and emergency response during adverse weather conditions. Enjoy exceptional benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and a robust pension plan, while contributing to a stable and rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about landscaping and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Accrued sick leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) contributions

Pension plan membership

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate various landscaping tools safely.
• Knowledge of turf and plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the beauty of Wake County properties.
• Respond to adverse weather by clearing debris and snow.
• Record and maintain team activities electronically.

Skills

Landscape Maintenance

Team Leadership

Pesticide Application

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC Pesticide License

NC CDL Driver’s License

Tools

Commercial Mowers

Blowers

Edgers

String Trimmers

Chain Saws

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Are you an experienced landscape maintenance professional ready to grow your career with outstanding benefits and long-term stability? Wake County General Services Administration’s Facilities and Field Services division is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Senior Technician to help maintain and enhance the beauty of Wake County properties. Whether your background is in residential or commercial landscaping, this is your chance to join a team where your skills are valued and your future is secure.

Enjoy exceptional benefits including:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Accrued sick leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• 401(k) contributions
• Membership in one of the Top 5 pension plans in the nation, as ranked by S&P Global

If you're passionate about landscape maintenance and looking for a rewarding career path, not just a job, we want to hear from you!

Primary Duties:

• Pick up and dispose of litter and debris
• Mow grass, edge turf areas, string trim edges of beds and turf areas adjacent to vertical items such as signposts and retaining walls
• Prune shrubbery
• Blow and disperse dirt, debris and collect leaves
• Provide emergency response clean-up caused by strong winds or high waters
• Provide emergency response to adverse weather by removing snow and ice from Wake County parking lots, sidewalks and steps
• Apply de-icing materials and remove snow and ice with snowplows, power brooms, blowers, snow throwers and shovels
• Keep and maintain records of personal and team activities on electronic Wake County prescribed formats

NOTE: Due to the CDL nature of this position, this position must submit to random drug testing. A criminal background, credit and motor vehicle record check will be conducted.

About Our Team

General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support and supports several General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in landscape maintenance
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Seven years of experience in commercial landscape operations in a role as a team lead or foreman
• NC Pesticide License
• NC CDL Driver’s License
• NC Stormwater Inspection Certification
• Industry certifications for Turf Management, Plant/Tree Management and Care or related technical training

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to lead team activities in a safe, effective and positive manner with a high attention to detail
• Knowledge of turf maintenance, plant and tree maintenance as well as pesticide use and application
• Ability to safely operate county vehicles, driving heavy duty trucks, pull commercial drive-on trailers and load equipment on and off trailers
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with county policy and North Carolina Motor Vehicle laws such as commercial mowers, blowers, edgers, string trimmers, pruning tools of various types, chain saws and all common hand tools used in the trade
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs per the equipment manufacturers' recommendations
• Knowledge of safety requirements related to grounds maintenance work, hearing conservation and all forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA. Ability to follow all safety requirements while performing assigned tasks
• Ability to record and maintain electronic and paper records such as personal time sheets and team activities using provided web-based applications within Wake County prescribed formats
• Ability to use a Wake County credit card to conduct authorized county business in a professional and ethical manner
• Ability to respond to inclement weather emergencies and/or natural disasters by cleaning and clearing debris

About This Position

Location: GSA Field Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm

Hiring Range: $23.57 - $30.28

Market Range: $23.57 - $37.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 6/8/2025 at 7:00 pm