Grounds Worker
About The Position
This position is responsible for the cultivation, maintenance, and promotion of plants, turf, or a plant collection in an assigned program or geographical area of the University. The position involves observing and diagnosing structural and horticultural problems. Key duties include the installation of new plant material according to plans and approved horticultural practices, and maintaining plant beds through pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and spraying, which may include pesticides. The role encompasses a broad range of horticultural and landscape management tasks such as assisting in cultural activities, operating equipment, performing lawn and landscape renovations, landscape installations, and repairing irrigation systems. Additionally, the position contributes to landscape design and construction, arranging special foliage for events, seasonal color coordination, and promoting knowledge of plants. Specialized tools are used for cultivation, maintenance, and transportation of plants. During winter months, the position serves as a member of the snow and ice management team.
Requirements
- Valid N.C. Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate, maintain, and promote plants, turf, or plant collections.
- Observe and diagnose structural and horticultural problems.
- Install new plant material following plans and approved horticultural practices.
- Maintain plant beds including pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and spraying (may include pesticides).
- Assist in cultural activities.
- Operate equipment.
- Perform lawn and landscape renovations.
- Conduct landscape installations.
- Repair irrigation systems.
- Participate in landscape design and construction.
- Arrange special foliage for events.
- Coordinate seasonal color.
- Promote knowledge and understanding of plants.
- Use special tools for cultivation, maintenance, and transportation of plants.
- Serve as a member of the snow and ice management team during winter months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
