Groundsworker

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Posted: 06-Apr-24

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Salary: Open

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 32389

Description:

Groundsworker is primarily responsible for planting, mulching, fertilizing, mowing, spraying, pruning, edging, trimming trees, plants and shrubs, and planting hedges. Duties include applying safety and operational care in using grounds equipment and tools. The incumbent must practice safety techniques; apply grounds keeping and horticulture practices in maintaining orderly landscape of University grounds. The Groundsworker coordinates work assignments as a team leader through the completion of projects; understand oral and written instructions; and is mindful of safety techniques. The incumbent also performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Grounds Department provides maintenance and upkeep for the University's 200 acre campus, 800 acre farm, and other off-campus properties, natural landscape features and the athletic complex. Other services include sanitation (trash collection and removal), grounds maintenance and upkeep, landscaping, moving/hauling, and setting up for special events.

Internal job number: 004750

Requirements:

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

Preferred:

High school graduate and four years of experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, plants and grasses; or equivalent combination and experience. Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in grounds maintenance work. Mechanical aptitude to make adjustments and minor repairs to grounds equipment. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others. Ability to perform work involving physical strain for an extended period of time. Safety awareness. Good communication skills.

Job Closing Date: 04/14/2024

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