Job Description Summary

The Landscape Technician performs various manual duties in developing and maintaining the grounds, drives, walks, and parking areas of Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House properties.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Keeps grounds, walks, and drives clean by removing trash, garbage, and other debris.
Seeds fertilizes, plants, waters, weeds, trims, and grooms the lawns, shrubbery, and trees.
Operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. power mowers, edgers, and power blowers).
Operates light or medium-weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies; operates light or medium-weight tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds, as required.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
Inspects equipment and vehicles daily to ensure safe and proper working order; ensures proper preventative maintenance measures are being implemented.
Works in an efficient productive manner; reports all matters of safety to the Gardens Manager, if necessary.
Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Other Functions:

Is considered an essential employee as designated in the Facilities Management Severe Weather Policy.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

High school diploma or GED, with 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
An active NC pesticide applicator’s license required or the ability to obtain one within one calendar year.
Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.
Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to follow all University and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends on a rotating schedule, special events and holidays.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf equipment operations.

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