Grounds Keeper I

Young World Physical Education; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Schools seeks a Grounds Keeper I to maintain school grounds in Jacksonville, NC. You will cut lawns, trim edges, prune shrubs and trees, and operate maintenance tractors under the direction of the Maintenance Director.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and some plant care experience, hold or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license, and be capable of lifting heavy weights and handling tools safely. EOE

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with some plant care experience.
• Must hold NC driver’s license and be able to obtain CDL permit within 6 months.
• Must obtain CDL license within 1 year.
• Ability to operate and sharpen gardening tools.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns.
• Trims and edges.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs.
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Sprays lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides using hand or automatic sprayers.
• Performs ground maintenance duties using tractors equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, lawn rollers, and operates heavy equipment.
• Performs other duties as specified by the Maintenance Director or Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Plant/trees care knowledge

Tool handling & sharpening

Operate tractors

CDL permit within 6 months

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Grounds Keeper I

Onslow County Public Schools Central Office - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID: 5824184

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Grounds Keeper I

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Some knowledge of grounds maintenance
• Some knowledge of the planting, cultivating, pruning, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees
• Ability to use and sharpen gardening tools
• Skill to transport tractors and other maintenance equipment
• Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions
• Must have and maintain a driving record that qualifies for school system insurance coverage
• Must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Divers License) permit within 6 months of employment and CDL License within 1 year of employment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High School Diploma and some experience in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, and shrubs is preferred. This employee must hold an appropriate North Carolina driver's license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

SALARY: Salary Grade 56

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cuts lawns.
• Trims and edges.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs.
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Sprays lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides using hand or automatic sprayers.
• Performs ground maintenance duties using tractors equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, lawn rollers, and operates heavy equipment.
• Performs other duties as specified by the Maintenance Director or Maintenance Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weigh (80-100 pounds), 25 pounds routinely and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to drive to a variety of school sites.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]