Grounds Department Team Position

Charlotte Country Day School•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Charlotte Country Day School is currently recruiting for a Grounds department team member. This is a full-time, year-round position providing general facilities, landscape and grounds support for the Operations Department.

Requirements

High School diploma with a minimum 2-year degree or minimum of two years of work experience in a landscape/grounds related position
Must be able to work overtime hours when required
Regularly operates a variety of power tools and equipment
Able to climb ladders, including on to roof tops
Able to occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. while using proper lifting techniques
Regularly uses close and distance vision
Works in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school
Works in all weather-related conditions (hot, cold, wet or snow)

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Pesticide licenses, Sub Class L, for application of pesticides preferred or ability to obtain a license within 1 year

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance and care for school landscape, athletic fields and grounds
Inspects and cares for plants flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns and turf
Mowing of school athletic fields, lawns and common areas
Prunes trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance
Apply fertilizers and weed control chemicals in compliance with state law
Maintains and repairs irrigation equipment associated with lawns and flower beds
Operates and maintains equipment such as trimmers and mowers
Handles emergency situations that may occur
Contribute positively to team morale, maintaining a positive pleasant demeanor
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Facilities Manager and Grounds Supervisor