Residence Landscape Technician: Grounds & Irrigation Lead

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Pembroke is seeking an Agricultural/Horticultural Specialist to maintain campus landscapes, beds, and turf under the supervision of the Ground Manager. Responsibilities include plant installations, irrigation management, and pesticide/herbicide applications per plans and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, NC pesticide license or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 2–3 years of horticultural experience; leadership experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years' experience in horticultural gardens or similar environment.
• Pesticide license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Maintains landscape ornamentals and lawns under supervision of Ground Manager.
• installs, maintains and cares for plant material and turf.
• Operates grounds equipment and ensures safety standards are followed.
• Oversees work of employees in a lead role and assigns workload.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Lead and train employees

Safety procedures

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

North Carolina Pesticide License

North Carolina CDL

Job description

University of North Carolina Pembroke is seeking an Agricultural/Horticultural Specialist to maintain campus landscapes, beds, and turf under the supervision of the Ground Manager. Responsibilities include plant installations, irrigation management, and pesticide/herbicide applications per plans and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, NC pesticide license or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 2–3 years of horticultural experience; leadership experience is