Landscape Field Lead

About the role

Join us as a Landscape Field Lead (LFL) and take a hands-on role in shaping and maintaining the beauty and functionality of NC State University’s landscape! As an LFL, you’ll lead and guide a dedicated team of 6-12 technical staff, ensuring top-notch landscape quality, safety, and training on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise the team on landscape management tasks, frequencies, and quality standards
• Evaluate site conditions to identify pest and disease issues, providing input to the Landscape Zone Superintendent (LZS)
• Offer advice and technical assistance on best horticultural practices
• Implement departmental initiatives such as Work Well, sustainability programs, and turf and chemical reduction
• Serve as a training resource within the unit, providing input and direction to Superintendents, Managers, and landscape architects on the needs and special requirements of the assigned area
• Oversee related equipment, implementing and sustaining the use of electric-powered equipment
• Act as a working lead, assisting with all daily activities
• Serve as a backup to the Zone Manager or assist with other areas as needed
• 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.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

• 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: Prefer experience in the practice of horticulture grounds maintenance and turf, Knowledge of integrated pest management practices.

Other Responsibilities

• Aid in snow removal as directed by supervisors.
• Position serves in a critical role and is essential to the operations of the University. May be required to work during adverse weather conditions and work even if the University closes.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Please note that the work history on your resume, if you submit a resume, must match the work history on your application.

Along with your completed application, you may submit an optional resume.