Landscape Technician, Facilities and Campus Services at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Job Description SummaryThe Landscape Technician performs a variety of manual duties in the development and maintenance of the grounds, drives, walks, and parking areas of the Reynolda campus and certain designated off-campus properties.
Job Description

Essential Functions:

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  Keeps campus grounds, walks, and drives clean by removing trash, garbage, and other debris.

  
  


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  Seeds, fertilizes, plants, waters, weeds, trims, and grooms the lawns, shrubbery, and trees.

  
  


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  Operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. power mowers, edgers, and power blowers).

  
  


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  Operates light or medium-weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies; operates light or medium-weight tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds, as required.

  
  


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  Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transport to designated locations utilizing various equipment.

  
  


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  Assists in the preparation of fields for special events.

  
  


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  Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

  
  


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  Inspects equipment and vehicles daily to ensure safe and proper working order; ensures proper preventative maintenance measures are being implemented.

  
  


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  Works in an efficient productive manner; reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Landscape Foreperson and the Safety Director, if necessary.

  
  


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  Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and visitors.

  
  

Other Functions:

This position may be designated essential personnel to support business continuity in the event of campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside and outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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  High school diploma or GED, with up to 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  
  


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  Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

  
  

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  Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

  
  


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  Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

  
  


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  Ability to follow all University and departmental policies and procedures.

  
  


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  Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving of instructions, can get along with colleagues or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, and respond appropriately to critiques (good and bad) from a manager foreperson.

  
  

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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  Knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf equipment operations.

  
  

Accountabilities:

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  Responsible for own work only.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Physical Requirements: medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, and Repetitive Motions. Possess visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.

  
  

Environmental Conditions:

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  Activities occur both inside and outside, subject to both environmental conditions. Subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

  
  

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description
Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wa
ke Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Apply Now