Lead Landscape & Grounds Crew

Town of Carrboro, NC; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Carrboro, NC is seeking a hardworking Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform landscaping and park upkeep across town facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, leaf collection, and equipment operation, with supervision of crew as needed.

Applicants should have graduation from high school and substantial grounds maintenance experience, and may need a NC CDL Class B license or the ability to obtain one within six months, plus pesticide certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Considerable experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Experience operating motorized equipment.
• CDL Class B within six months or ability to obtain one.”
• Pesticide certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance activities: mowing, trimming, edging, and planting trees.
• Supervise and participate in mowing, planting, pruning, seeding, spraying, fertilizing on rights-of-way, cemeteries, parks and other grounds.
• Clean and maintain parks; remove trash, clean restrooms, maintain natural areas and playgrounds.
• Collect leaves town-wide and operate leaf collection equipment.
• Operate mowers, tractors, and trucks; perform maintenance on equipment.
• Plant flower beds and prune trees; apply pesticides and fertilizer.
• Lead crew in maintenance of park areas and recreational facilities.
• Assign equipment to employees; monitor work quality and quantity.
• Assist Recreation and Parks Department in holiday and special events.
• Ensure safety and enforce safety regulations.
• Irrigate newly planted trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Operate snow and ice control equipment when required.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Stamina and physical fitness

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Motorized equipment operation

Job description

The Town of Carrboro, NC is seeking a hardworking Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform landscaping and park upkeep across town facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, leaf collection, and equipment operation, with supervision of crew as needed.

Applicants should have graduation from high school and substantial grounds maintenance experience, and may need a NC CDL Class B license or the ability to obtain one within six months, plus pesticide certification.