Horticultural Specialist

Location: Raleigh

Posting Details  Job Posting Information
Posting Number: PG195212SP
Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Horticultural Specialist
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. 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 Proposition and 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  Join NC State University’s Landscape Maintenance and Operations (LM&O) team as a Horticultural Specialist and help shape the beauty, sustainability, and long-term health of our award-winning campus landscapes. This position is ideal for someone who loves hands-on work, appreciates the natural environment, and takes pride in creating vibrant, well-maintained outdoor spaces. As a key plant-care expert for assigned campus zones, you will apply your horticultural knowledge, problem-solving skills, and creativity to support the university’s landscape standards, sustainability goals, and student engagement initiatives.
You will also serve as a trusted resource to LM&O staff, helping mentor team members in best practices for plant care, seasonal maintenance, and thoughtful landscape design. If you’re passionate about working outdoors, making a visible impact, and being part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, this role offers meaningful, year-round work in a supportive environment.
Key responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:
Perform hands-on landscape tasks including pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, watering, blowing, and debris removal.
Apply horticultural best practices and integrated pest management procedures across assigned campus zones.
Monitor plant health and diagnose issues such as diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress; recommend and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with plant…