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. Builds relationships with customers and co-workers. Work affects the appearance of the entire University; work is subject to inspection to assure grounds sanitation and satisfactory landscaping.

Serves as backup driver for the sanitation truck and required to have valid NC commercial driver’s license ( CDL ). Also required to submit pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

Understands oral and written instructions; directs crew in completing various grounds maintenance activities; knows and encourages use of work safety techniques in compliance with OSHA guidelines. Utilizes a variety of grounds equipment and lawn mowers; mix and apply chemicals and fertilizers in a safe manner. Pesticide license required. Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. 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), grounds maintenance and upkeep, landscaping, moving/hauling, and setting up for special events.

Internal job number: 004160

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 and two years of experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, plants and grasses; or equivalent combination and experience. Some horticulture education would be beneficial. One year demonstrated supervisory 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: 05/26/2024