Mow and trim lawns and shrubberies using hand and power
trimmers.
Plant shrubs, flowers, grass, and trees as appropriate to
enhance campus landscaping.
Prune, spray, trim, and water shrubs, trees, and flowers.
Spray weed killers in flower beds, sidewalks, and drives.
Edge campus walks, drives, building, and stationary
equipment.
Remove leaves, paper, and other debris from campus grounds,
walks, and drives
Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and streets.
Patch roads and driveways and assist in installing campus
signage.
Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners,
sprayers, and other landscaping equipment.
Properly dispose of waste while following all safety
precautions
Monitor trash levels and report to management if receptacles
should be replaced, or if additional receptacles are necessary in
specific spaces
Anticipate heavy trash events such as Fall Move-In, Spring
Move-Out, Homecoming, etc and adjust pick-up rounds and schedules
accordingly
Transport tents and chairs to and from event location
Erect and take down tents, place chairs
Relocate furniture as assigned.
Listen and respond to customer needs promptly and
respectfully
Communicate professionally and efficiently with teammates,
leads, and supervisors in order to complete work in a safe and
effective manner
Act as a team player, answering questions from new hires when
possible and assisting in the transfer of knowledge
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Grounds area of Facilities is responsible for grounds
maintenance, landscape care, moving and hauling, and the waste
management and recycle program.
Position Information
Position Number
080071
Competency Level
Contributing
Working Position Title
Grounds/Landscape Worker
Building and Room No.
1602 Lowery St
Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week]
6-3 Ocassionally weekend & evenings
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Appointment Type
Permanent Full-Time
If Time Limited.
No
Appointment Length.
12
DHR Assigned Fields
FTE
1
Requirements and Preferences
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or
other emergencies
All - Emergency and Pandemic on site
Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback
No
Minimum Experience/Education
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.
Special certification may be required for some of these
positions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
Education
- Must be able to read, write and/or follow written or oral
instructions
- High school diploma or equivalency
- 2-3 years of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping
Required License or Certification
Valid US Driver’s License
Valid US Driver's License
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required
No
Physical Required
No
List any other medical/drug tests required
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
SPA01064P
Internal Posting Only
No
Time Limited Position
No
Appointment Length
State Salary Range
$33,540 - $47,847
Internal Salary Range
$33,540 - 36,050
Open Date
10/06/2026
Close Date
10/21/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who
were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all
potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be
qualified.
Please Note:
* A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate
finalist prior to the offer of employment.
* If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum
competency, education, and experience requirements, then management
may consider other applicants.
* Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget,
and market considerations.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic
application. The application must be completed in full detail
(including work history) for your qualifications to be
considered.
* Failure to complete the application completely may result in you
not being considered for the vacant position.
* Your application for the position will not be completed until you
receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of
applying for a position.
* If you have general questions about the application process, you
may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu . Individuals with
disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the
application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Competency
Knowledge - Technical
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
Groundskeeping and Landscaping
Amount of time spent on
Groundskeeping may vary dependent on season, business need, or
staffing shortages within the department.
- Perform skilled work in the planting, cultivation, and care of
shrubs, trees, plants, and grass.
- Mow and trim lawns and shrubberies using hand and power
trimmers.
- Plant shrubs, flowers, grass, and trees as appropriate to
enhance campus landscaping.
- Prune, spray, trim, and water shrubs, trees, and flowers.
- Spray weed killers in flower beds, sidewalks, and drives.
- Edge campus walks, drives, building, and stationary
equipment.
- Remove leaves, paper, and other debris from campus grounds,
walks, and drives
- Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and streets.
- Patch roads and driveways and assist in installing campus
signage.
- Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners,
sprayers, and other landscaping equipment.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Competency
Knowledge - Technical
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
Waste Management and Pickup, Sanitation, and Recycling
Amount of time spent on Waste Management and Recycling may vary
dependent on season, business need, or staffing shortages within
the department.
- Properly dispose of waste while following all safety
precautions
- Monitor trash levels and report to management if receptacles
should be replaced, or if additional receptacles are necessary in
specific spaces
- Anticipate heavy trash events such as Fall Move-In, Spring
Move-Out, Homecoming, etc and adjust pick-up rounds and schedules
accordingly
Percentage Of Time
25%
Competency
Knowledge - Technical
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
Moving and Hauling, Event Setup and Break-down.
Amount of time spent on Moving and Hauling and Event
Setup/Break-down may vary dependent on season, business need, or
staffing shortages within the department.
- Transport tents and chairs to and from event location
- Erect and take down tents, place chairs
- Relocate furniture as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Competency
Customer Service
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
Listen and respond to customer needs promptly and
respectfully
Percentage Of Time
5%
Competency
Communication
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
- Listen to instructions and ask necessary questions to complete
tasks
- Notify team leads and supervisors of equipment and maintenance
needs, and inform when a matter arises from a customer that require
higher authorization.
- Able to effectively communicate to convey messages and
understand directives.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Competency
Interpersonal Skills
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
- Communicate professionally and efficiently with teammates,
leads, and supervisors in order to complete work in a safe and
effective manner
- Act as a team player, answering questions from new hires when
possible and assisting in the transfer of knowledge
Percentage Of Time
10%
Competency
Teamwork
Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency
Additional duties as assigned and necessary for department business
needs.
Percentage Of Time
5%
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Applicant Document
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- References List
- Cover Letter
