Grounds Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance

Campus landscape care, athletic field support, and safe outdoor environments

DEPARTMENT: Plant Operations

REPORTS TO: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

TERM: Full-time, 12 months

PRIMARY SCOPE: Campus grounds, landscaping, athletic fields, and outdoor area maintenance.

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is well resourced and thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition as a college preparatory day school (JK-12) that builds strong community.

Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is an inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global contexts. With its focus on belonging, service, global study, and technology, Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community, recognizing and affirming the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, this position maintains safe, attractive campus grounds; performs routine landscape and turf care; supports athletic field and event preparation; and works carefully around students, employees, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Maintain school grounds, landscape beds, lawns, and athletic fields through mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, planting, mulching, and seasonal care.
• Inspect and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf; apply fertilizers and weed-control products only when authorized and in accordance with applicable law and safety procedures.
• Inspect, maintain, and make minor repairs to irrigation systems, grounds equipment, tools, and machinery; report larger repair needs.
• Keep walkways, entrances, athletic areas, and other outdoor spaces clean, safe, attractive, and ready for use.
• Support school events, seasonal projects, storm cleanup, and emergency response; report safety hazards promptly.
• Work cooperatively and maintain a positive, courteous demeanor; perform other duties assigned by the Assistant Facilities Manager or Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a comparable combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least one year of groundskeeping, landscaping, or related outdoor maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate grounds equipment safely, follow instructions, and work cooperatively.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when operating school vehicles; ability to meet school employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of grounds or landscape maintenance experience, preferably on a large campus or similar property.
• Familiarity with athletic fields, irrigation, turf and plant care, and routine equipment maintenance.
• North Carolina pesticide applicator certification/licensure for Ornamental and Turf (Category L), or willingness to obtain it after hire as needed.

Personal and Professional Qualities

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and proud of high-quality work.
• Safety-conscious, collaborative, adaptable, and responsive to changing campus needs.
• Professional and respectful with students, families, colleagues, and visitors; supportive of the school’s mission.

Physical Requirements

• Work primarily outdoors year-round in varied weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, and pull; lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items.
• Use equipment safely and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Indicators of Success

• Grounds, athletic areas, and walkways are clean, safe, attractive, and prepared for scheduled use.
• Assigned work and seasonal projects are completed on time; hazards and maintenance needs are reported promptly.
• Equipment is handled responsibly, and grounds work causes minimal disruption to school operations.
• The employee demonstrates reliable attendance, teamwork, and responsive service to the school community.

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.