Grounds Worker

State of North Carolina

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Worker I position will perform all phases of grounds/landscaping work to maintain the 225 acres of JIRDC campus. Activities include but is not limited to care & cultivation of trees & shrubs, including insect & disease control; fertilizing, mulching, weeding, trimming, pruning, planting, transplanting; seeding, sod installation; calibration & mixing of chemicals; maintenance of paved & parking areas; also seasonal snow & ice removal from all roads, docks, building entrances, & parking areas. Position will operate various motorized landscape equipment such as tractors, loaders, bucket & dump trucks, & a large selection of powered/non-powered hand tools associated with the trade.

Requirements

• Must have a valid N.C. Driver’s License
• Selected applicant must obtain Pesticide License
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical work for considerable time periods, often in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral, written, and visual instructions.
• This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
• Education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grasses; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the operation & service of commercial mowing equipment & commercial powered implements
• Knowledge & experience of grounds keeping & horticulture practices (planting, cultivation, & the care of shrubs, trees, plants, & grasses)
• Experience with backhoe & bobcat

Responsibilities

• Care & cultivation of trees & shrubs, including insect & disease control
• Fertilizing, mulching, weeding, trimming, pruning, planting, transplanting
• Seeding, sod installation
• Calibration & mixing of chemicals
• Maintenance of paved & parking areas
• Seasonal snow & ice removal from all roads, docks, building entrances, & parking areas
• Operate various motorized landscape equipment such as tractors, loaders, bucket & dump trucks, & a large selection of powered/non-powered hand tools associated with the trade

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees