Turf Health Technician

Overview

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

About the Department: 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. 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 core departments. Departments include:
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. Wolfpack Perks and Benefits are offered to Pack members.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: 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 more. Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs are also available.

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 campus. This position provides essential irrigation system maintenance and turf horticultural services across the Main, Centennial, and Centennial Biomedical campuses. The technician works as part of a collaborative grounds team to ensure the health, appearance, and performance of more than 60 irrigation systems and a wide variety of turf and landscape areas.

If you enjoy outdoor work and pride in well-maintained landscapes, consider applying.

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 collection activities.
• Collaborate with turf and horticulture teams on special projects and assigned initiatives.
• Safely perform physically demanding work, including lifting and transporting materials up to 30 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodations) and working outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the campus community, and follow verbal and written instructions related to work assignments.

• Position serves in a critical role and is essential to the operation of the University. May be required to work during adverse weather conditions and work even if the University closes. Use snow/ice removal equipment to aid in snow removal as directed by supervisors.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience /

Education:

High school diploma or…