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Grounds Technician

Employer
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Location
Salisbury, NC

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Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number: Regular_0091051 Position Title: Grounds Technician Classification Title Facilities Services Groundskeeper Min Salary $29,993 Max Salary $34,492 Salary Type Annually FLSA NE = Non-Exempt Position Type: Position Summary:

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a Grounds Technician who will be maintain the college grounds. Responsibilities may include mowing; trimming; removing weeds; operating a leaf blower, lawn mower, and other maintenance equipment; picking up trash; applying herbicides and pesticides; monitoring and adjusting irrigation systems; performing routine maintenance on grounds equipment; installing landscaping materials; and maintaining related records. May oversee work activities of assigned workers.

Staff Required Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Faculty Required Education/Experience Skills:

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Desired Education/Experience/Skills: Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Grounds maintenance principles and practices; Applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance activities; Applicable herbicides and pesticides; Record-keeping principles; Safe work practices.

Skill in: Maintaining grounds; Operating and maintaining applicable grounds maintenance equipment and tools; Performing manual labor; Applying herbicides and/or pesticides; Maintaining records; Prioritizing and assigning work; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Department: Grounds Work Hours:

Varies

Posting Date: 05/10/2019 Closing Date: 05/31/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants: Duties & Responsibilities

Duty and Responsibility:

1. Prune all trees and shrubs as needed throughout the year.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duty and Responsibility:

2. Mow, weed-eat, and blow off clippings when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duty and Responsibility:

3. Blow leaves off of walks, patios, drives, and lawn areas as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duty and Responsibility:

4. Assist supervisor with the maintenance of all the storm water ponds.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duty and Responsibility:

5. Assist supervisor with design and installation of all the areas allowed to landscape; over seeding and new seeding.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Website
    • Newspaper Advertisement/Publication
    • North Carolina Community College System Website
    • Inside HigherEd
    • SmartRecruiters.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • PostJobsFree.com
    • CommunityCollegesJobs.com
    • BullHornReach.com
    • Indeed.com
    • SimplyHired.com
    • Employee Referral
    • Other
  2. * What is your highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Ph.D
    • Juris Doctorate (JD)
  3. * What various skills do you have in yard care, landscaping, etc?

    (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcript 1
  3. Misc

Organization

Working at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Our 102-acre North Campus is conveniently located in the North Carolina Piedmont, just off Interstate Highway 85 in Rowan County, within an hour's drive of several major cities. RCCC's 24-acre South Campus is conveniently located in Cabarrus County at the junction of I-85, NC 73, and Trinity Church Road.

Modern classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, shops, and learning resources are available at all campus locations. A highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff stand ready to help students succeed as they are encounraged to learn in stimulating and innovative ways.

At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Continuing Education programs support the philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity. This division offers classes and short courses for professional development and community service courses of general interest at convenient times and locations.

Business and Industry Services' staff provide customized support for the community through the Small Business Center, New and Expanding Industry Training and Focused Industrial Training. The Small Business Center is designed to assist small business start-ups and to help existing businesses grow. The college's New and Expanding Industry Training office has earned national recognition for cooperative training efforts with area industries. Focused Industrial Training designs innovative educational programs for the service region's manufacturing sector.

An important function of the college is to provide educational programs on the pre-college level. Literacy Services offer adults the opportunity for meaningful social and occupational growth through Adult Basic Education (ABE), Human Resources Development (HRD), and the High School Equivalency Program (GED).

Employment

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers you an exciting opportunity to become a part of a community of educators and leaders who open doors for learning and personal growth.   We are committed to our vision of building sustainable futures through the power of learning, and we do this through a team of committed employees.   If you are looking for a career that is engaging, challenging, and rewarding, come join Rowan-Cabarrus.

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