"Landscape Maintenance Technician"

Landscape Maintenance Technician

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Grounds and Landscaping

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 445060 - Landscape Maintenance & Operations

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
As a Landscape Maintenance Technician at NC State University, you'll be a valued member of our Landscape Maintenance and Operations (LM&O) team, a dedicated group committed to keeping our campus safe, beautiful, healthy, and sustainable year-round. This is a hands-on, outdoor-focused role where you'll directly contribute to the look and feel of one of the most stunning university campuses in the state.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in creating well-maintained spaces, and thrive in a team environment where quality, reliability, and craftsmanship matter, we encourage you to apply. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and motivated by seeing the results of their work every day.

Join us and grow your career while making a meaningful impact across campus. Apply today!

Key responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

• Perform routine landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, mulching, leaf collection, and general debris removal.
• Install and maintain plant materials including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs, and sod.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides safely and in accordance with all regulatory and product guidelines.
• Prune shrubs, trees, and ornamental plants to promote plant health, structure, and seasonal bloom.
• Monitor turf and plant health, identify pests, diseases, and soil deficiencies, and report concerns promptly.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on landscape equipment such as trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, blowers, and utility vehicles.
• Assist with turf care through soil testing, seeding, fertilization, irrigation support, and sod installation.
• Collaborate with the irrigation team by monitoring system performance and assisting with repairs when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe worksites, vehicles, and storage areas.
• Respond to customer and field concerns professionally, escalating issues to Field Leads or Zone Managers when appropriate.
• Complete daily work logs, timesheets, and records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform physically demanding outdoor tasks safely in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• This position is essential to the operations of the University and may require the employee to work during adverse weather conditions or if the University is closed
• Cross-train within the unit and support coworkers to meet team goals and coverage needs
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment; North Carolina Commercial Driver's License may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Basic computer skills, such as checking email, entering time, and completing online training etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in grounds maintenance or arboriculture experience
• Knowledge of horticultural and turf care practices used in large public or university landscapes.
• Skill in safely operating and maintaining landscape equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and utility vehicles.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, service-oriented campus environment and strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with teammates, supervisors, and campus partners.
• North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment.

Required license or certification:

• Valid driver's license required
• North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained

Position Number: 00040650

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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