Landscape Specialist

Landscape Specialist

Salary Range - $39,758.33 - $49,853.93

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive.

We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

• Perform semi-skilled landscape and grounds maintenance work utilizing light to heavy-duty landscape equipment to maintain the grounds of the Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA).
• Work involves operating and maintaining mowers, trimmers, weed eaters, blowers, and light tractors; assisting in maintaining landscape and grounds; preparing landscapes for renovations; performing limited landscape and ground construction; and following safety guidelines

• Drug testing and criminal background check are required.
• North Carolina Pesticide Applicators (Grounds) Certification is preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year of related work experience in landscaping maintenance and renovation work including the use of light to heavy-duty equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform this job.