What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Technician II POS # 109030004 position at Cumberland County?
*This position is being reposted*
*Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply*
*Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply*
*The salary for this position has been updated effective October 22, 2023*
As a Grounds Maintenance Technician II, you’ll lead and inspire a team of 2-3 Grounds Maintenance Technicians I team members. Together, you will be on a journey of nurturing and enhancing the beauty of our outdoor spaces, completing tasks such as precision mowing, expert trimming, and the meticulous care of trees, shrubs, plants, and lush turfgrass. As you work to shape the landscape under the direction of the Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will be at the front of transforming our outside surroundings.
- Serves as a crew leader/foreman assigned to specific areas of the County
- Supervises the mowing, trimming, cultivation, and maintenance of shrubs, trees, plants and turf/grass on various properties
- Ensures crew is wearing their assigned safety gear (PPE) appropriately and following OSHA mandated protocol
- Prepares daily work reports (DWR’s) of the crew’s work that consists of daily tasks/jobs performed to include the amounts of supplies, chemicals, materials, etc., used
- Meets daily with crew letting them know what is expected of them; when/if expectations are not met; meets with subordinates to discuss problems/situations
- Ensures the crews conduct and work ethics are in the best interest of the County
- Participates in the application of herbicides, insecticides, and other chemicals that may be applied to turfgrass or plant collections
- Participates in the planting and maintenance of flowers, shrubs and trees and prunes trees on area grounds; seeds, mows; and gives general care to turfgrass areas
- Plants flowers and bulbs and transplants items as needed; plants, cultivates, prunes, and sprays trees and shrubs; participates in the removal of dirt, rubbish, debris, snow, leaves and refuse and may participate in the removal or cutting down of trees
Graduation from an accredited two-year technical or community college with a degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field and three (3) years of related experience in horticultural work including the operation of various landscape equipment; or graduation from high school and four (4) years of related experience in horticultural work including the operation of various landscape equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification by the North Carolina Pesticide Board as a Licensed Pesticide Public Operator. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Management Hiring Preference:
- 2 years performing work as a crew leader/foreman
- 2 years working in irrigation maintenance/installs
- 2 years operating heavy equipment (i.e. Skid Steer, Backhoe, Tractor)
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver’s license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
Negative drug screen and background check are required.
- Knowledge of grounds keeping and landscape equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying and trimming requirements of trees and shrubs
- Knowledge of plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance
- Knowledge of all equipment and specialized tools used in landscape work
- Ability to observe plants and identify plants and plant problems
- Ability to assess condition and health of plants
- Ability to operate heavy equipment
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to develop good working relationships with co-workers
- Ability to train, provide guidance and direction to others
Salary : $40,887
Facilities Maintenance Technician POS # 109020011
Cumberland County -
Fayetteville, NC
Grounds Maintenance Technician
METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC -
Fayetteville, NC
