Grounds Crew

North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University is seeking reliable and energetic grounds crew members. This hourly, temporary position is located on campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. The work schedule is flexible and may include early mornings, weekends, evenings, and weekdays. The position has a state-required break after 11 months; temporary roles also include a mandatory 31-day break after 24 months of continuous service under state policy. Superior performance may create opportunities for rehire or transition to a permanent, benefits-eligible position.

The Grounds Crew performs landscaping and golf course maintenance, including mowing playing areas, maintaining sprinkler systems, fencing, and trimming trees. Fertilizer and pesticides are applied on and around the course under the direct supervision of an employee licensed in Ornamental & Turf Pest Control. Equipment includes walking and riding mowers, specialized golf-course mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, and powered and non-powered hand tools.

Crew members are expected to represent NC State Dining and the university positively, contribute to a supportive team environment, and help enrich campus life and support student success. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks; some vacancies may also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Dependability, efficient time management, and ability to work independently to complete daily activities and assignments according to schedule.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods outdoors and perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a golf course environment.
• Experience with landscaping, sodding, fertilizer and pesticide application, mowing golf course areas, golf course upkeep, sprinkler system maintenance, fencing, or tree trimming.
• Previous experience using walking and riding mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers, or powered and non-powered hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and sodding.
• Apply fertilizer and pesticides on and around the course under the direct supervision of an employee licensed in Ornamental & Turf Pest Control.
• Cut grass on tee boxes, fairways, roughs, fringes, and greens.
• Perform general golf course upkeep.
• Maintain the sprinkler system and fencing, and trim trees.
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Represent NC State Dining and the university, work cohesively as a team member, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance for temporary employees.
• LEAD courses.
• Free attendance at non-revenue-generating sporting events.
• Childcare discounts.
• Wellness and Recreation Membership.
• Wellness programs.
• Superior work performance may provide an opportunity to advance into a benefits-eligible permanent position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED