Grounds/Landscape Worker

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title Building Environmental Services Technician

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Class 16785

Position Overview

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education (ACE). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities. Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence.

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Position Summary

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a Grounds/Landscape Worker to join the Facilities team! This position is responsible for the maintenance and care of the campus grounds, waste management, sanitation, recycling, and moving and hauling. This position also supports occasional event set-up and break-down. The position’s primary focus may change between groundskeeping, waste management, and moving and hauling depending on season, staffing shortages, and business need.

Responsibilities of the Grounds/Landscape Worker include:

• Perform skilled work in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubberies using hand and power trimmers.
• Plant shrubs, flowers, grass, and trees as appropriate to enhance campus landscaping.
• Prune, spray, trim, and water shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Spray weed killers in flower beds, sidewalks, and drives.
• Edge campus walks, drives, building, and stationary equipment.
• Remove leaves, paper, and other debris from campus grounds, walks, and drives
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and streets.
• Patch roads and driveways and assist in installing campus signage.
• Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners, sprayers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Properly dispose of waste while following all safety precautions
• Monitor trash levels and report to management if receptacles should be replaced, or if additional receptacles are necessary in specific spaces
• Anticipate heavy trash events such as Fall Move-In, Spring Move-Out, Homecoming, etc and adjust pick-up rounds and schedules accordingly
• Transport tents and chairs to and from event location
• Erect and take down tents, place chairs
• Relocate furniture as assigned.
• Listen and respond to customer needs promptly and respectfully
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with teammates, leads, and supervisors in order to complete work in a safe and effective manner
• Act as a team player, answering questions from new hires when possible and assisting in the transfer of knowledge

Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Grounds area of Facilities is responsible for grounds maintenance, landscape care, moving and hauling, and the waste management and recycle program.

Position Information

Position Number 080071

Competency Level Contributing

Working Position Title Grounds/Landscape Worker

Building and Room No. 1602 Lowery St

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] 6-3 Ocassionally weekend & evenings

Hours per week 40

Months per year 12

Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited. No

Appointment Length. 12

DHR Assigned Fields

FTE 1

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies All - Emergency and Pandemic on site

Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback No

Minimum Experience/Education 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.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Must be able to read, write and/or follow written or oral instructions
• High school diploma or equivalency
• 2-3 years of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping

Required License or Certification Valid US Driver’s License

Valid US Driver's License Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required No

Physical Required No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number SPA01064P

Internal Posting Only No

Time Limited Position No

Appointment Length

State Salary Range $33,540 - $47,847

Internal Salary Range $33,540 - 36,050

Open Date 10/06/2026

Close Date 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will 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 completed 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 completed 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.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Competency Knowledge - Technical

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

Groundskeeping and Landscaping Amount of time spent on Groundskeeping may vary dependent on season, business need, or staffing shortages within the department.

• Perform skilled work in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubberies using hand and power trimmers.
• Plant shrubs, flowers, grass, and trees as appropriate to enhance campus landscaping.
• Prune, spray, trim, and water shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Spray weed killers in flower beds, sidewalks, and drives.
• Edge campus walks, drives, building, and stationary equipment.
• Remove leaves, paper, and other debris from campus grounds, walks, and drives
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and streets.
• Patch roads and driveways and assist in installing campus signage.
• Make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners, sprayers, and other landscaping equipment.

Percentage Of Time 25%

Competency Knowledge - Technical

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Waste Management and Pickup, Sanitation, and Recycling Amount of time spent on Waste Management and Recycling may vary dependent on season, business need, or staffing shortages within the department.

• Properly dispose of waste while following all safety precautions
• Monitor trash levels and report to management if receptacles should be replaced, or if additional receptacles are necessary in specific spaces
• Anticipate heavy trash events such as Fall Move-In, Spring Move-Out, Homecoming, etc and adjust pick-up rounds and schedules accordingly

Percentage Of Time 25%

Competency Knowledge - Technical

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Moving and Hauling, Event Setup and Break-down. Amount of time spent on Moving and Hauling and Event Setup/Break-down may vary dependent on season, business need, or staffing shortages within the department.

• Transport tents and chairs to and from event location
• Erect and take down tents, place chairs
• Relocate furniture as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Competency Customer Service

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Listen and respond to customer needs promptly and respectfully

Percentage Of Time 5%

Competency Communication

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

• Listen to instructions and ask necessary questions to complete tasks
• Notify team leads and supervisors of equipment and maintenance needs, and inform when a matter arises from a customer that require higher authorization.
• Able to effectively communicate to convey messages and understand directives.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Competency Interpersonal Skills

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

• Communicate professionally and efficiently with teammates, leads, and supervisors in order to complete work in a safe and effective manner
• Act as a team player, answering questions from new hires when possible and assisting in the transfer of knowledge

Percentage Of Time 10%

Competency Teamwork

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency Additional duties as assigned and necessary for department business needs.

Percentage Of Time 5%