Grounds Keeper I

Wayne County Public Schools; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Grounds Keeper I to maintain the appearance of school grounds. The position involves routine tasks such as lawn care, planting, and equipment operation, requiring a high school diploma and related experience. Applicants should have knowledge of horticultural practices and the ability to lift heavy objects. This is a 12-month, at-will position with a starting salary of $34,413.60 to $43,459.68.

Qualifications

• Education in grounds work or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Experience operating power tools.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns and trims edges.
• Prunes shrubs and trees for growth.
• Cleans grounds and disposes of litter.

Skills

Grounds keeping knowledge

Horticultural practices

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school or GED diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Grounds I
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/25/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Maintenance Department
  
  

Grounds Keeper I
Wayne County Public Schools
Job Specifications

Grounds Keeper I
Wayne County Public Schools
Job Specifications Title: Grounds Keeper I
Qualifications: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, palnts and grasses.
Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have a current valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to operate power tools and lawn equipment

Reports to: Grounds Keeper Leader
Job Goal: An employee in this class uses simple tools to maintain grounds including planting, cultivating, pruning and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass and flowers. Assignments are generally routine and repetitive in nature. Detailed instructions are given and problems are referred tp a supervisor . Work performance is inspected and evaluated based on grounds appearance and errors are quickly revealed. The employee recives direct supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Cuts lawns
• Trims and edges
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
• Removesdamaged leaves, branches and twigs
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves
• Cleans grounds and removed litter
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways
• Spreads salt and sand on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
• Waters lawn, shrubs and flowers
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices
• Working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
• Ability to make minor repairs to lawn mowers, hose, rakes, pruners and sprayers
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use and sharpen gardening tools

Terms of Employement: 12-month work year/At Will Employee.FLSA Non-Exempt
Starting Salary and/or Grade: $34,413.60 - $43,459.68/Grade 56/Plus Longevity
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local polity on evaluation of personnel

Postings current as of 6/28/2025 10:44:01 PM CST.

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