Grounds Maintenance Technician

Methodist University • Fayetteville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Superintendent of Grounds. Duties include, but are not limited to: Planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and caring for plants and shrubbery on university grounds. Mowing Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and irrigation. Trimming hedges, trees, and shrubs. Preventing and eliminating weeds. Maintaining university grounds by keeping them free from trash, litter, and debris. Tent setups. Lifting/moving objects and equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds as needed. Using hand and power tools as needed to accomplish assigned tasks. Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of proper weeding, trimming, pruning, and fertilizing of plants and shrubbery.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to general maintenance and horticultural activities.
• Ability to properly care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and shovel.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and objects as needed.
• Ability to properly use and care for hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• Strong grounds or horticultural experience.
• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Responsibilities

• Planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and caring for plants and shrubbery on university grounds.
• Mowing Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and irrigation.
• Trimming hedges, trees, and shrubs.
• Preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Maintaining university grounds by keeping them free from trash, litter, and debris.
• Tent setups.
• Lifting/moving objects and equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds as needed.
• Using hand and power tools as needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling.

What This Job Offers

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