Turf Health Technician

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194851SP

Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Turf Health Technician I

Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,000 - $43,000

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.;
Some rotating weekends.

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department:
Landscape Maintenance & Operations

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Turf Health Technician I plays a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing the landscapes that support NC State's vibrant campus community. This position provides essential irrigation system maintenance and turf horticultural services across the Main, Centennial, and Centennial Biomedical campuses. Working as part of a collaborative grounds team, the technician helps ensure the health, appearance, and performance of more than 60 irrigation systems and a wide variety of turf and landscape areas.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in well-maintained landscapes, and wants to contribute to a campus environment that supports learning, research, and community life. If you enjoy working outdoors, value teamwork, and want to help maintain the landscapes of a dynamic university campus, we encourage you to apply. Join NC State's Grounds team and be part of the work that keeps our campus healthy, functional, and beautiful year-round.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on campus-wide irrigation systems to ensure proper operation and efficiency.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to 2-wire irrigation systems, pumps, leaking pipes, and irrigation heads.
• Set up, program, and operate various irrigation controllers.
• Assist with new irrigation installations, including manual excavation and operating small equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot low-voltage landscape lighting systems.
• Install, maintain, and support turf areas such as lawns, prairies, meadows, play fields, and ground cover associated with new construction projects.
• Carry out seasonal horticultural practices, including aeration, top dressing, and composting.
• Apply sound horticultural standards to promote healthy, sustainable, and visually appealing campus landscapes.
• Support campus operations during inclement weather events and leaf…