Hybrid Landscaping Technician at Nantahala Outdoor Center

NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation. Ideal candidates are leaders in the workplace that wish to join a unique, values-driven organization. They aspire to excellence in their fields and disciplines, and they demonstrate a commitment to the service of others. Above all, they want to provide guests with unforgettable experiences. If this sounds like you, we hope you'll apply to join the NOC team.  

Job Summary:

The Landscaping Technician directly reports to the Repair and Maintenance Manager. In this position, you will work with a team to make sure that NOC grounds are maintained and meet the needs of the user at all campus operations and staff housing properties. NOC Maintenance and Repair employees must have a positive attitude when interacting with guests, contract service providers, and fellow staff members. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for lawn care at NOC Main Campus and Staff Housing locations.
  • Mowing
  • Weed eating
  • General grounds upkeep
• Assist the Repair and Maintenance team with projects as needed. 

Qualifications

• Proficient with commercial grade mower and weed eater
• Previous experience with lawn care a plus
• Proven experience driving with trailer, must demonstrate upon hire
• Valid Driver’s License
• Good people skills
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop 
• Must be 21 as the position requires driving of company vehicles

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted. 

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.