The Grounds Department reports directly to the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Facilities Management and is responsible for providing grounds services throughout NCCU campus.

Primary Purpose of Position

Position serves as a working crew leader providing daily hands on supervision of crew in carrying out routine and non-routine landscape or other tasks.

Tasks include but not limited to the application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides; tree and shrub pruning; maintenance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees;

mowing large turf areas; and the operation of tools, equipment and other machinery used in landscaping, grounds maintenance and snow removal.

The primary purpose of this position is to mow and trim turf grass; prune of trees and shrubs; planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers;

weeding, cultivating and mulching plant beds; spraying herbicides; leaf removal; snow and ice removal from the University roads and walkways.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices; knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying and trimming requirements for trees and shrubs;
• ability to perform heavy to medium physical work; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• ability to multi-task in addition to bending and stooping frequently; ability to work independently and to take initiative and follow through until completion or resolution of assignments;

ability to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; ability to perform basic computer skills; ability to follow written instruction.

• knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance tasks including application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides;
• be skilled in the operation of large grounds maintenance equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written work assignments;
• ability to supervise and delegate responsibilities to assigned employees to get assignments completed; experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, plants and turf of this region;

have a valid NC Commercial Drivers License and a valid NC Pesticide Applicators License

Minimum Education / Experience

Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Required NC Pesticide License

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Work Hours Monday - Friday 6 : 30 am - 3 : 30 pm Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Yes Campus Security Authority Designated Position No

Last updated : 2024-05-19