Landscaping Technician in Cary, North Carolina at Cary Academy

Maintains Cary Academy’s athletic fields, grounds, and planting areas. Supports the Landscaping team in ensuring

that all campus facilities are maintained in a safe and clean condition at all times; works closely with other members

of the CA community to ensure that the campus remains available for school events and activities as needed. Provides

logistical support for school events and facilities projects as needed.

In this position, you will:

• Assist the Landscaping team in all aspects of landscaping operations, including but not limited to, mowing,

trimming, blowing, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, planting, snow/ice removal and other general property

maintenance.

• Perform general repair and basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles used for landscaping

operations as scheduled or as needed.

• Perform and complete other work and duties that are assigned by the Landscaping Manager and/or

Director of Campus Operations. This may include working additional hours, alternate work schedule or

basic facilities assistance outside of landscaping.

• Work with and support outside companies and contractors for major work and service contract projects

not to be handled internally. Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure

their timely service and support.

• Provide input to the Landscaping Manager in the development and execution of a comprehensive

preventative maintenance program for all campus landscaping operations. Make recommendations and

suggestions to the Landscaping Manager to improve the safe, efficient, and effective operations of Cary

Academy.

• Follow all federal, state, and OHSA regulations as well as Cary Academy policy pertaining to the

operations of landscaping equipment, hand tools, and chemicals at all times.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will:

• Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional

responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice.

• Attend and actively participate in all required School professional development activities in areas to

include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and

support; technology; and school operations.

• Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full

participation in the Professional Growth and Renewal Program.

• Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory

requirements and School policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other

School policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner.

• Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by School policies and procedures to allow

for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations. Work collaboratively with the Information

Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position

responsibilities.

• Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and

initiatives.

In this position, you will:

• Be able to lift and move 80-pound bags of materials and/or equipment on a regular basis.

• Operate landscaping equipment and/or vehicles for extended periods of time in a safe manner.

• Perform manual labor daily out of doors under a variety of weather conditions, including climbing,

bending, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.

• Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Education: Some grounds maintenance training and experience. High school diploma and the ability to read and

write English.

Experience: One year of experience performing grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks, including

maintaining and repairing landscaping vehicles and equipment.

Certification and/or Credentials: n/a

Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be

considered in place of the above requirements.