Are you looking for a place where you are both challenged and valued? Where you have an opportunity to make a real difference? At Carol Woods, staff and residents work together to create the community they desire, and our success is measured by the impact that we make and the quality of life for everyone.

 While we offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and variety of on-site perks, what makes us unique is the people. We have a rare culture that is proven through our tenure and our ranking by Fortune in the top 50 small-medium communities in the nation as well as Activated Insight’s ‘Great Place to Work’ (both 4 years in a row).

We are seeking a self-motivated, dependable, and friendly team member who takes pride in their work, wants to provide high-quality service, and enjoys older adults.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prunes the shrubs and trees on a routine and/or needed basis by using proper horticulturally correct methods. 
• Plant trees and shrubs, maintains mulch beds and planting areas as needed. 
• Shared responsibility for maintenance & operation of large equipment such as dump trucks, skid steer, & excavator. 
• Procurement person for all Grounds Department needs including petroleum, plant material and associated supplies. Purchases and transports plant material from wholesale nurseries and local retail stores. This includes mulch, gravel, soil, stone and other supplies as needed. 
• Safely operates all grounds equipment. 
• Participate in the Turf Care Program. Includes proficiently operating all mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and vacuums. 
• Work to help the team during the leaf removal season operating blowers, vacuums, and leaf loader truck. 
• Shares in the responsibility of performing gardening tasks for residents as requested through scheduled work orders. 
• Participates in the Private Duty Gardening Service to include labor, supplies and advice within adherence to residents planting guidelines. 
• Takes part in the Trash Pickup Service on specific days from the garden apartments and the Departments Recycling Program from other given areas. 
• Work in all major and minor gardens around the community. 
• Works with the team to maintain inventory of plants on campus. 
• Upon gaining NC Pesticide License, shares in the responsibility of applying Pesticides around campus. 
• Meets with residents when directed, to review and implement needs related to horticulture. 
• Shares in the responsibilities of renovations of landscapes when cottages are vacated during turnovers. 
• Assist in maintaining proper drainage on campus. 
• Assist in carrying out landscape projects. 
• Responsible for snow removal during inclement weather. 
• Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of grounds equipment. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Degree or special training in Horticulture or Turf Management is preferred. 
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License 
• Knowledge of Lawn Care/Landscaping methods. 
• Knowledge about machinery and equipment used in the Grounds Department. 
• Previous work experience in lawn care required. 
• Must be proficient with irrigation, lighting, hardscapes, and the use of landscape equipment such as skid steer, excavator, mini skid steer, Z turn & walk behind mowers. 
• Ability to push, lift and carry heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 35 pounds. 
• Ability to withstand considerable standing, walking, and working in extreme hot, humid and cold weather conditions.