Temporary Campus Grounds & Events Technician

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is recruiting for a Temporary Pool- Grounds Worker to assist with campus grounds upkeep and beautification. You will perform mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, snow/ice removal, and related manual tasks while maintaining safety standards.

You will also set up for events, operate small engine tools, and follow safety procedures to protect students and staff. This role requires physical stamina and reliability on a temporary basis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to perform work involving physical strain for an extended period of time. Safety awareness and good communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upkeep of the grounds to provide beautification to the entire campus.
• Perform grounds maintenance (cutting grass, edging and trimming lawns, planting and pruning shrubs and trees, weeding shrub beds, snow and ice removal, etc.); cleans campus of debris, dig ditches, installs fences and sign posts; and performs manual tasks (moving and hauling furniture and other materials).
• Set up and breaks down furniture, stages, materials and equipment for special events and activities.
• Operate most small engine grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
• Practice safe operating procedures with equipment, around students, vehicles and facilities; attends safety meetings, wears personal protective clothing.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions (verbal & written)

Physical stamina

Safety awareness & communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University is recruiting for a Temporary Pool- Grounds Worker to assist with campus grounds upkeep and beautification. You will perform mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, snow/ice removal, and related manual tasks while maintaining safety standards.

You will also set up for events, operate small engine tools, and follow safety procedures to protect students and staff. This role requires physical stamina and reliability on a temporary basis.