Landscape Technician

Position Summary

The Landscaping Technician is responsible for maintaining clean, attractive, and functional outdoor spaces. This role supports overall site appearance through routine landscape maintenance, seasonal tasks, and safe operation of tools and equipment. The technician works under the direction of the Landscape Maintenance Manager and performs a variety of groundskeeping duties to ensure public areas remain welcoming and well maintained.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain site landscaping, including lawns, trees, shrubs, and planted areas

• Keep sidewalks, paved areas, yards, and designated sites free of weeds and debris

• Trim trees, hedges, and shrubs; prevent and eliminate weeds

• Clear brush and remove trees, stumps, and debris as needed

• Water and mulch landscape plants and container plants as required

• Spread mulch and assist with composting operations

• Remove trash, litter, and debris; empty trash receptacles

• Clean exterior public areas

• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, tractors, tillers, trimmers, and hand tools

• Operate and maintain trucks and power tools

• Safely apply herbicides in public areas

• Remove snow and ice using shovels or snow blowers during winter conditions

Safety & Equipment Responsibilities

• Safely operate multiple types of machinery and perform basic preventive maintenance

• Follow all safety procedures when using hand and power tools

• Assist with maintenance and inventory of landscape tools and equipment

• Perform daily safety checks of grounds, including drainage ditches and culverts

• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage

Additional Duties

• Attend required meetings and trainings

• Participate in public engagement or interpreted events when needed, wearing appropriate attire

• Follow all organizational policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

How You’ll Stand Out

• Equipment repair or maintenance skills

• Tree and shrub identification knowledge

• Pruning experience

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Previous groundskeeping or landscaping experience preferred

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (required)

• Ability to safely use manual and power tools

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

• Physical agility and manual dexterity

Physical Demands

• Extensive physical activity in outdoor environments

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions

• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling

• Use of hand tools requiring fine motor skills

• Ability to walk on flat, sloped, uneven, or wet terrain

• Ability to safely operate various machines and equipment

Position Type: Full-time, hourly
Benefits: Included
Requirements: Background check required