Landscaping Technician- (Part-Time)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• In this position, you will:

  • Assist the Landscaping team in all aspects of landscaping operations, including but not limited to, mowing, trimming, blowing, seeding, fertilizing, pruning, planting, snow/ice removal and other general property maintenance.
  • Perform general repair and basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles used for landscaping operations as scheduled or as needed.
  • Perform and complete other work and duties that are assigned by the Landscaping Manager and/or Director of Campus Operations. This may include working additional hours, alternate work schedule or basic facilities assistance outside of landscaping.
  • Work with and support outside companies and contractors for major work and service contract projects not to be handled internally. Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their timely service and support.
  • Provide input to the Landscaping Manager in the development and execution of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all campus landscaping operations.  Make recommendations and suggestions to the Landscaping Manager to improve the safe, efficient, and effective operations of Cary Academy.
  • Follow all federal, state, and OHSA regulations as well as Cary Academy policy pertaining to the operations of landscaping equipment, hand tools, and chemicals at all times.

  
  As a Cary Academy employee, you will:

  • Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice. 
  • Attend and actively participate in all required School professional development activities in areas to include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; technology; and school operations.
  • Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the Professional Growth and Renewal Program.
  • Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and School policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other School policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner. 
  • Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by School policies and procedures to allow for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations. Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities.
  • Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives.
    
    

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS

In this position, you will:

• Be able to lift and move 80-pound bags of materials and/or equipment on a regular basis. 
• Operate landscaping equipment and/or vehicles for extended periods of time in a safe manner.
• Perform manual labor daily out of doors under a variety of weather conditions, including climbing, bending, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
• Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will:

• Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that overtly upholds and supports the School’s commitment to its Cornerstones as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Model and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment.
• Honor the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and school information.
• Work collegially with other employees in ways that nurture a culture of professional collaboration, exchange and growth. 
• Engage with students, parents, employees and alumni as well as members of the external community with courtesy, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion.
• Demonstrate a mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation in your specific role at Cary Academy as well as in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; student learning and support; and technology.
• Ensure technology skills meet current standards as defined by Information Services, consistent with Cary Academy’s profile as a technology-forward school. Utilize the school’s technology resources efficiently and effectively for school operations, adapting readily to changes and seeking guidance where needed.  Apply emerging technologies to position responsibilities as applicable.
• Plan and prepare appropriately for position responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, predictable, and reliable on-campus attendance.
  
  

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

In this position, you will have:  

• A general knowledge of landscaping operations, athletics field maintenance and usage of landscaping equipment.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will have: 

• Strong Interpersonal skills that uphold the school’s values of respect, integrity and compassion as well as contribute towards a learning and work environment that maintains and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. 
• Ability to interact with other members of the Cary Academy community in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Ability to interact with students in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Effective oral and written communication skills that allow for successful execution of position responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills that allow for the ability to successfully handle a multi-priority, deadline-oriented work environment on an ongoing basis
• Working knowledge of technology platforms to communicate, collaborate and conduct business; experience in a Microsoft 365 ecosystem preferred
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a mission-centered organization.
• Ability to work independently and prevent or solve problems in areas of responsibility without requiring significant ongoing direction and guidance.