Grounds/Landscape Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Grounds/Landscape Winston-Salem State University – 4.1 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time $33,540 – $37,594 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Recycling Mid-level Driver’s License Cleaning 1 year Landscaping Communication skills Full Job Description Position Details Classification Information Position Classification Title Building Environmental Services Technician FLSA Non-Exempt Position Class 16785 Position Overview Position Summary The Grounds area of Facilities is responsible for the overall maintenance of the campus landscape, recycling, and moving and hauling. Knowledge – Technical General knowledge of the landscape trade and skills in the use of equipment and tools of the trade. Working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees. Ability to make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners and sprayers. Ability to move relatively heavy objects and to work at heavy manual tasks for considerable periods of time. Mows and trims lawns and shrubberies to a height using hand and power trimmers, and performs other grounds keeping tasks as requested. Performs skilled work in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass. Responsible for maintaining grounds and shrubs in good condition. Recognizes grounds maintenance needs and communicates to lead person or supervisor. Plant shrubs, flowers, grass and trees as appropriate to enhance the campus landscape. Water flowers and plants as required. Remove leaves, paper and other debris from the campus landscape, walks, and drives. Remove snow and ice from campus walks, drives and streets as required. Perform moving and hauling and special set-up functions as required. Patch campus roads and drives when instructed. Client/Customer Service Listens and responds to customer needs promptly and respectfully. Interacts cordially with behavior that becomes a responsible employee of the State. Interpersonal Skills Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed. Good interpersonal and communication skills, including written, oral, and presentation skills. Communication Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Listen to instructions, asks necessary questions to complete tasks. Communicate with facilities’ ground management staff effectively to ensure that mission, goals and values are made clear through the entire organization. Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Grounds area of Facilities is responsible for the overall maintenance of the campus landscape, recycling, and moving and hauling. Position Information Position Number 080086 Competency Level Journey Working Position Title Grounds/Landscape Building and Room No. 1602

Lowery Street- Warehouse Work Hours:

From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-3:00 PM; (Summer 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

SOME WEEKENDS

Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time If Time Limited. No Appointment Length. 12 DHR Assigned Fields FTE 1 Requirements and Preferences Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies All – Emergency and Pandemic on site Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback No Minimum Experience/Education 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 Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Prefer a minimum of one year experience in performing landscape duties. Training and/or experience in landscaping from an environment similar or related to a university setting is a plus. Required License or Certification Employee must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Valid US Driver’s License Yes Commercial Driver’s License Required No Physical Required No List any other medical/drug tests required Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number

SPA00990P

Internal Posting Only No Time Limited Position No Appointment Length 12 months Salary $33,540 – $37,594 Open Date 05/08/2025 Close Date 05/28/2025

Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Please Note:

A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834 Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies Competency Knowledge – Technical Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Knowledge—

Technical:

General knowledge of the landscape trade and skills in the use of equipment and tools of the trade. Working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees. Ability to make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners and sprayers. Ability to move relatively heavy objects and to work at heavy manual tasks for considerable periods of time. Mows and trims lawns and shrubberies to a height using hand and power trimmers, and performs other grounds keeping tasks as requested. Performs skilled work in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass. Responsible for maintaining grounds and shrubs in good condition. Recognizes grounds maintenance needs and communicates to lead person or supervisor. Plant shrubs, flowers, grass and trees as appropriate to enhance the campus landscape. Water flowers and plants as required. Remove leaves, paper and other debris from the campus landscape, walks, and drives. Remove snow and ice from campus walks, drives and streets as required. Perform moving and hauling and special set-up functions as required. Patch campus roads and drives when instructed. Percentage Of Time 70 Competency Client/Customer Service Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Listens and responds to customer needs promptly and respectfully. Interacts cordially with behavior that becomes a responsible employee of the State. Percentage Of Time 10 Competency Interpersonal Skills Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed. Good interpersonal and communication skills, including written, oral, and presentation skills. Percentage Of Time 10 Competency Communication Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Listen to instructions, asks necessary questions to complete tasks. Communicate with facilities’ ground management staff effectively to ensure that mission, goals and values are made clear through the entire organization. Percentage Of Time 10