Grounds Worker - #003343

Western Carolina University • Cullowhee, NC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The positions tasks and responsibilities includes, but are not limited to: application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides; tree and shrub pruning; maintenance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees; mowing/weedeating of large turf areas; operation of tools, equipment and machinery utilized in grounds maintenance, landscape material installation, general site maintenance and snow removal, all on a large scale. Normal working hours are: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with other work schedules on occasion. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Be in good physical condition capable of performing manual labor tasks in a variety of situations and conditions
• have 2 years' experience in grounds maintenance tasks such as proper application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides
• be skilled in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment utilized in large scale situations
• have experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, plants and turf grasses of this region
• capable of understanding and carrying out oral and written work assignments
• have a valid NC Driver's License
• have the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment in order to maintain employment
• must have ability to pass state certification testing to obtain a NC Pesticide Applicator's License within the 1-year probationary period in order to retain employment
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides
• tree and shrub pruning
• maintenance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees
• mowing/weedeating of large turf areas
• operation of tools, equipment and machinery utilized in grounds maintenance, landscape material installation, general site maintenance and snow removal, all on a large scale

Benefits

• Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
• Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans are also available.
• Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
• Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

What This Job Offers

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