Landscape Worker

Concord University is looking to hire a Landscaper to help maintain the appearance and safety of campus grounds. This position is responsible for lawn and landscape care, including mowing, trimming, planting, and maintaining flower beds and shrubs.

The role also involves operating grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors, and snow‑removal machinery, as well as assisting with general campus support like event setup, moving materials, and responding to weather‑related needs.

Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all seasons, follow safety procedures, and perform physical tasks reliably and professionally. Duties and Responsibilities Duty/Responsibility *Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping – University Campus (120 Acres) Campus Grounds Care** — Maintain all university lawns, athletic fields, and open grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, fertilizing, seeding, and seasonal turf restoration. * Landscaping Operations — Perform full‑scope landscaping such as planting, mulching, weeding, pruning, and maintaining all flower beds, gardens, and shrubbery across campus and faculty housing. * Equipment Operation — Safely operate tractors, backhoes, trucks, leaf machines, field drags, salt spreaders, and other heavy or specialized grounds equipment. * Chemical Application — Apply fertilizers, lime, pesticides, herbicides, and brush killers in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines. * Road & Surface Maintenance — Assist with repair and upkeep of campus roads, including pothole patching, gravel redistribution, and general surface maintenance. * Snow & Ice Management — Maintain and operate all snow‑removal equipment; manage inventory of salt and de‑icing chemicals; perform post‑winter cleanup of roads and parking lots. * Grounds Policing — Conduct regular raking, debris removal, and general policing of grounds to ensure a clean and safe campus environment. * **Tree & Shrub Mana...