Landscape Maintenance Technician

Posting Details

Job Posting Information


Posting Number
PG195156SP


Internal Recruitment
No


Working Title
Landscape Maintenance Technician


Anticipated Hiring Range
$38,000 - $40,000


Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm; Some rotating weekends


Job Location
Raleigh, NC


Department
Landscape Maintenance & Operations


About the Department

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan , build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits


As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties


Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in creating beautiful, healthy landscapes? Join NC State University's Landscape Maintenance and Operations team as a Landscape Maintenance Technician and help shape the campus environment that students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience every day.

In this hands-on role, you'll provide professional landscape care across NC State's campus, using your knowledge of horticulture, turf management, and landscape maintenance to keep our grounds safe, attractive, and sustainable. You'll work as part of a dedicated team that takes pride in maintaining one of the university's most visible and important assets, its campus landscape. If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and want to see the results of your work make a difference every day, we invite you to apply and join the NC State Facilities team!

Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, mulching, leaf collection, and general debris removal.
• Install and maintain plant materials including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs, and sod.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides safely and in accordance with all regulatory and product guidelines.
• Prune shrubs, trees, and ornamental plants to promote plant health, structure, and seasonal bloom.
• Monitor turf and plant health, identify pests, diseases, and soil deficiencies, and report concerns promptly.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on landscape equipment such as trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, blowers, and utility vehicles.
• Assist with turf care through soil testing, seeding, fertilization, irrigation support, and sod installation.
• Collaborate with the irrigation team by monitoring system performance and assisting with repairs when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe worksites, vehicles, and storage areas.
• Respond to customer and field concerns professionally, escalating issues to Field Leads or Zone Managers when appropriate.
• Complete daily work logs, timesheets, and records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform physically demanding outdoor tasks safely in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.

Other Responsibilities

• This position is essential to the operations of the University and may require the employee to work during adverse weather conditions or if the University is closed
• Cross-train within the unit and support coworkers to meet team goals and coverage needs
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications


Minimum Experience/Education


High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Necessary Special Qualifications: North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment; North Carolina Commercial Driver's License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or arboriculture experience
• Knowledge of horticultural and turf care practices used in large public or university landscapes.
• Skill in safely operating and maintaining landscape equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and utility vehicles.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, service-oriented campus environment and strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with teammates, supervisors, and campus partners.
• North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment.

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver's license required.
• North Carolina driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes


Commercial Driver's License Required?
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date
08/18/2026


Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
08/24/2026


Notice to Applicants


Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase "see resume".


Special Instructions


Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.


This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Details


Position Number
00065036


Position Type
SHRA


Position Classification Band Title
Agricultural/Horticultural Specialist


Position Classification Band Level
Journey


Position Classification Salary Range
$ 33,540 - $ 58,335


Salary Grade Equivalency
NC03


Alternate Option


If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00


Appointment
12 Month Recurring


Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather


Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Other - Grounds & Building Services


Time Limited Position
No


Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id
445060 - Landscape Maintenance & Operations


EEO


NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.