Grounds Maintenance Technician II POS # 109030005

• This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply*

As a Grounds Maintenance Technician II, you'll lead and inspire a team of 2-3 Grounds Maintenance Technicians I team members.  Together, you will be on a journey of nurturing and enhancing the beauty of our outdoor spaces, completing tasks such as precision mowing, expert trimming, and the meticulous care of trees, shrubs, plants, and lush turfgrass.  As you work to shape the landscape under the direction of the Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will be at the front of transforming our outside surroundings.

• Serves as a crew leader/foreman assigned to specific areas of the County

• Supervises the mowing, trimming, cultivation, and maintenance of shrubs, trees, plants and turf/grass on various properties

• Ensures crew is wearing their assigned safety gear (PPE) appropriately and following OSHA mandated protocol

• Prepares daily work reports (DWR's) of the crew's work that consists of daily tasks/jobs performed to include the amounts of supplies, chemicals, materials, etc., used

• Meets daily with crew letting them know what is expected of them; when/if expectations are not met; meets with subordinates to discuss problems/situations

• Ensures the crews conduct and work ethics are in the best interest of the County

• Participates in the application of herbicides, insecticides, and other chemicals that may be applied to turfgrass or plant collections

• Participates in the planting and maintenance of flowers, shrubs and trees and prunes trees on area grounds; seeds, mows; and gives general care to turfgrass areas

• Plants flowers and bulbs and transplants items as needed; plants, cultivates, prunes, and sprays trees and shrubs; participates in the removal of dirt, rubbish, debris, snow, leaves and refuse and may participate in the removal or cutting down of trees

Graduation from an accredited two-year technical or community college with a degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field and three (3) years of related experience in horticultural work including the operation of various landscape equipment; or graduation from high school and four (4) years of related experience in horticultural work including the operation of various landscape equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification by the North Carolina Pesticide Board as a Licensed Pesticide Public Operator. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Management Hiring Preference:  

• 2+ years performing work as a crew leader/foreman

• 2+ years working in irrigation maintenance/installs

• 2+ years operating heavy equipment (i.e. Skid Steer, Backhoe, Tractor)

• Knowledge of grounds keeping and landscape equipment, parts, and supplies.

• Knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying and trimming requirements of trees and shrubs

• Knowledge of plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance

• Knowledge of all equipment and specialized tools used in landscape work

• Ability to observe plants and identify plants and plant problems

• Ability to assess condition and health of plants

• Ability to operate heavy equipment

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to develop good working relationships with co-workers

• Ability to train, provide guidance and direction to others

Conditions of Employment:

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.