Landscaping Technician- (Part-Time)

Cary Academy•Cary, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscaping Technician will assist the Landscaping team in all aspects of landscaping operations, including mowing, trimming, blowing, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, planting, snow/ice removal, and general property maintenance. This role also involves performing basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles, working with outside contractors, and contributing to the development of a preventative maintenance program. As a member of the Cary Academy community, the employee will actively engage in diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives, participate in professional development, and maintain a commitment to ongoing self-reflection and improvement.

Requirements

Be able to lift and move 80-pound bags of materials and/or equipment on a regular basis.
Operate landscaping equipment and/or vehicles for extended periods of time in a safe manner.
Perform manual labor daily out of doors under a variety of weather conditions, including climbing, bending, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that upholds the School’s commitment to its Cornerstones.
Model and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment.
Honor the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and school information.
Work collegially with other employees in ways that nurture a culture of professional collaboration, exchange and growth.
Engage with students, parents, employees and alumni as well as members of the external community with courtesy, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion.
Demonstrate a mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation in your specific role at Cary Academy as well as in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; student learning and support; and technology.
Ensure technology skills meet current standards as defined by Information Services.
Utilize the school’s technology resources efficiently and effectively for school operations, adapting readily to changes and seeking guidance where needed.
Apply emerging technologies to position responsibilities as applicable.
Plan and prepare appropriately for position responsibilities.
Demonstrate regular, predictable, and reliable on-campus attendance.
A general knowledge of landscaping operations, athletics field maintenance and usage of landscaping equipment.
Strong Interpersonal skills that uphold the school’s values of respect, integrity and compassion as well as contribute towards a learning and work environment that maintains and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ability to interact with other members of the Cary Academy community in a collaborative and positive manner.
Ability to interact with students in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner.
Effective oral and written communication skills that allow for successful execution of position responsibilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills that allow for the ability to successfully handle a multi-priority, deadline-oriented work environment on an ongoing basis.
Working knowledge of technology platforms to communicate, collaborate and conduct business.
Willingness to work collaboratively in a mission-centered organization.
Ability to work independently and prevent or solve problems in areas of responsibility without requiring significant ongoing direction and guidance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Microsoft 365 ecosystem preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Landscaping team in all aspects of landscaping operations, including mowing, trimming, blowing, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, planting, snow/ice removal and other general property maintenance.
Perform general repair and basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles used for landscaping operations as scheduled or as needed.
Perform and complete other work and duties that are assigned by the Landscaping Manager and/or Director of Campus Operations, which may include working additional hours, alternate work schedules, or basic facilities assistance outside of landscaping.
Work with and support outside companies and contractors for major work and service contract projects not to be handled internally.
Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their timely service and support.
Provide input to the Landscaping Manager in the development and execution of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all campus landscaping operations.
Make recommendations and suggestions to the Landscaping Manager to improve the safe, efficient, and effective operations of Cary Academy.
Follow all federal, state, and OHSA regulations as well as Cary Academy policy pertaining to the operations of landscaping equipment, hand tools, and chemicals at all times.
Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions.
Attend and actively participate in all required School professional development activities.
Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the Professional Growth and Renewal Program.
Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and School policies and procedures.
Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by School policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives.