Turf Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
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
About the Department
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, buildandmaintainthe 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!
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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 Propositionand 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.
Essential Job Duties
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, playfields, 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.

Other Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in residential and commercial landscape irrigation installation and repair.
• Knowledge of irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to diagnose issues with pumps, clocks, valves, and low-voltage wiring (traditional and two-wire systems).
• Irrigation Technician Certification preferred
• Backflow Certification w/ NC Rural Water Association preferred

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver's license required.
• North Carolina driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
02/03/2026
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
02/09/2026
Notice to Applicants
Please include all relevant employment history on your application. Any employment history you mention in the supplemental questions or resume, MUST be listed in your employment history on your application.
Special Instructions
Position Details
Position Number
00062665
Position Type
SHRA
Position Classification Band Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades
Position Classification Band Level
Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range
$ 35,099 - $ 74,402
Salary Grade Equivalency
NC08
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Time Limited Position
No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id
445060 - Landscape Maintenance & Operations
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.