Description:

Grounds Labor Crew Leader works with and supervises/monitors a 5-15 man crew (including temporary labor) in the completion of skilled and unskilled tasks and concurrent projects relative to the general upkeep of the University Grounds, sanitation, recycling, moving/hauling, landscaping, and maintenance of athletic arena, setting up and take down of equipment and preparations for special events such as track meets, softball, football, baseball and other special events. Monitors manual tasks such as mow grass, sow grass/fertilizer, chemical applications, police grounds, weed shrub beds, move and haul furniture and other materials/equipment. Trains and applies high maintenance techniques/standards equivalent to the certified standards for lawn care. Serves as backup driver for the sanitation truck and required to have valid NC commercial driver’s license ( CDL ). Acts as Supervisor in the absence of 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), moving and hauling, as well as setting up for special events.

Internal job number: 004053

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require Certification or eligibility for Certification.

Preferred:

High school graduate or equivalent, and four years of experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, plants and grasses.

Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in grounds maintenance work.

Previous experience operating, repairing and maintaining large landscaping equipment.

Commercial Drivers Licence ( CDL )

Job Closing Date: 05/26/2024