Master Craftsman Grounds

Wake County Public School System • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes assigned work orders relating to landscape design and maintenance. Safely operates landscape maintenance equipment including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and sprayers; performs routine maintenance and repairs on landscape equipment.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of landscape design and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of and the ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment including but now limited to mower, weed eaters, and leaf blowers
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on landscape equipment
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience in a landscape design and maintenance field
• Must hold and maintain a valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicators License with “L” and “H” endorsements
• Within six months of employment complete training to obtain “A” endorsement for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators License
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Class A) according to the State of NC requirements

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in a landscape related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work based on Maximo work orders relating to landscape needs.
• Maintains compliance and adherence to all safety procedures, occupational health practices, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Responds to assigned work orders relating to landscape maintenance; troubleshoots appropriate measures, and performs work, as required, by work order.
• Sprays, treats, and prunes landscapes to control weeds and pests using judgment in selecting appropriate materials and methods.
• Safely operates landscape maintenance equipment including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and sprayers; performs routine maintenance and repairs on landscape equipment.
• Ensures proper storage, selection, mixing, packaging, and application of hazardous chemicals and toxic materials.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees