Groundskeeper

Wingate University is a teaching university which serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer. Wingates main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate .

Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining aesthetically pleasing, well maintained, and functional outdoor facilities on the University campus according to specified procedures.

• Maintain regular, predictable attendance on campus in accordance with University policy.

• Ensure outdoor areas are clean, tidy, well maintained, and organized using established practices and procedures; this includes lawns, trees, shrubs, outdoor patio / pool areas, athletic facilities, irrigation, and turf areas.

• Maintenance includes - mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and grooming lawns, trees, shrubs, and seasonal plants, as well as our athletic facilities, stadiums, fields, turf areas and irrigation systems.

• Maintain proper use of all equipment in a safe manner, including machinery, mowing / trimming devices, and chemical handling

• Routinely remove trash, litter and debris from grounds and dispose of items properly.

• Assist with outdoor projects like pressure washing, preparing parking lots, and lining fields

• Attend all safety training and other required meetings (ex., OSHA, machinery operation trainings, Bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, etc)

• Assist as needed with preparation for events (tables, chairs, trash receptacles)

• Support additional functions and services provided by the Campus Service Center (custodial and, maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to minor repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, changing air filters / cleaning HVAC units, laying carpet/LVT, snow/ ice removal, disaster clean up, etc.)

• Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions regarding the use of supplies, chemicals, equipment, and use as directed.

• Ability to operate gas powered trimmers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, aerators, Work Horses, tractors, etc.

• Ability to drive WorkHorse UTV and pull / back trailers.

• Some night and weekend hours are necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record preferred.

• High school graduate or GED preferred.

• Previous ground experience in a commercial setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move items up to 50 pounds and be physically able to stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, bend, lift and carry items.

• Outside work exposure to outdoor elements with hot and cold temperatures, noise levels (e.g., machinery), and vibration and exhaust / fumes from equipment.

Note: Please be sure to upload any/all documents during the application process. You are able to upload more than one document. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application. In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate 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. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.