Grounds & Equipment Maintenance Technician

Young World Physical Education; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McDowell County Schools Maintenance in Marion, North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Tech Utility - Groundskeeper. Immediate start with a full-time schedule: 40 hours/week, 5 days. The role covers grounds upkeep, equipment operation, and related landscaping duties across school sites.

The ideal candidate has a High School/Trade School background, 1–2 years of landscape experience, and relevant licenses or willingness to obtain them. Drug testing and safety procedures apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pesticide license in ornament turf management or willingness to obtain.
• PW license or willingness to obtain.
• CDL license for 30,000 lb or willingness to obtain.
• Able to work up to heights of 65 feet.
• 1–2 years landscape experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks for school properties.
• Maintain grounds, shrubbery, trees, walkways, and walls.
• Operate mowers, trucks, edgers, trailers and other equipment.
• Train others and supervise scheduling of tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Supervision

Training others

Reading/writing reports

Education

High School/Trade School

Tools

Pesticide License

PW License

CDL License

Job description

McDowell County Schools Maintenance in Marion, North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Tech Utility - Groundskeeper. Immediate start with a full-time schedule: 40 hours/week, 5 days. The role covers grounds upkeep, equipment operation, and related landscaping duties across school sites.

The ideal candidate has a High School/Trade School background, 1–2 years of landscape experience, and relevant licenses or willingness to obtain them. Drug testing and safety procedures apply.