Grounds Worker
Be a Pirate! East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina.
About the role
Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all University real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds across ECU's Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations. This role is part of a team of approximately 500 employees with an annual budget exceeding $30 million.
Responsibilities
- Mowing, blowing, edging, planting, pruning, spraying, weeding, and other duties to maintain turf, shrubs, trees, and flowers
- Trash pickup and removal
- Irrigation installation and maintenance
- Street and parking lot maintenance
- Storm drain maintenance
- Snow and ice removal
Requirements
- Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
- Valid NC Driver's License
Qualifications
- Experience with a professional landscaping firm, nursery, or a medium-to-large grounds maintenance operation preferred
- Experience operating grounds-related equipment such as riding lawn mowers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, etc. preferred
- Pesticide license preferred
Pay
$33,540 - $41,729
Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.