Grounds/Landscape

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a dedicated and motivated Grounds/Landscape Technician to join our Facilities Management team. The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive grounds keeping and landscaping services, including trash and recycling support, across the university's campus. This role ensures the upkeep, beauty, and safety of our university grounds through skilled landscape maintenance and customer-focused service.

Why Join Us?
Winston-Salem State University offers a collaborative and mission-driven work environment. As part of our Facilities team, you'll play a key role in enhancing the university's appearance and supporting our vibrant campus life.

To provide excellent customer service, grounds, housekeeping, waste, recycling, and sanitation services to the university.

1602 Lowery St

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special certification may be required for some of these positions

Some knowledge of landscaping procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

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

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

The groundskeeper performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of university grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically powered and gasoline powered grounds keeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating and trimming grounds and landscapes.

Listens and responds to customer and direct reports needs promptly and respectfully.

Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed.

Listens to instructions and asks questions to ensure tasks are completed correctly. Able to effectively communicate to convey messages and understand directives.