Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Employer

Forsyth Technical Community College
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: 336-723-0371

Job Location

Main Campus

Salary/Grade

Compensation varies on experience and qualification

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Service/Maintenance

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Closes: Friday, January 27, 2023

Target Start Date

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Expected Work Hours

Varied

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two (2) years in related experience and/or training
  • Must obtain pesticide license or acquire license within one year
  • Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in a related field. Note: Higher Ed degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC

Position Description

  • Cut lawns; trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls
  • Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged limbs, branches, or twigs
  • Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides; rake and bag leaves
  • Clean grounds and remove litter
  • Shovel snow from walks and driveways
  • Spread salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup
  • Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; water lawn and shrubs
  • Repair fences, gates, walls, and walks
  • Clean out drainage ditches and culverts
  • Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, shears, and lawn mower blades
  • Make minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment
  • Help set up and take down tables, chairs, and equipment for events and meetings
  • Basic computer knowledge to complete training, work orders, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information

Job Post Contact

Forsyth Technical Community College
Main Campus - Allman Building
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC  27103
Phone: 336-734-7302
Fax: 336-761-2309
Email:  forsythtechhr@forsythtech.edu