Grounds Keeper I

Wayne County Public Schools; Winbon Acres (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Grounds Keeper I to care for campus grounds, including lawns, shrubs, trees, and flowers, under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and related grounds work experience; you must be able to lift 50 lbs, hold a valid driver’s license, and operate power tools and lawn equipment. Starting salary is listed as Grade 56: $34,413.60–$43,459.68 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with grounds work experience equivalent to two years.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns.
• Trims and edges.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and promote growth.
• Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs.
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways; spreads salt and sand on pathways to prevent ice buildup.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticultural knowledge

Tool maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Shovels and rakes

Job description

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 to a supervisor. Work performance is inspected and evaluated based on grounds appearance, and errors are quickly revealed. The employee receives direct supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Cuts lawns
• Trims and edges
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
• Removesdamaged leaves, branches, and twigs
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves
• Cleans grounds and removes litter
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways
• Spreads salt and sand on public pathways to prevent ice buildup
• Plants include 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, hoses, rakes, pruners, and sprayers
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use and sharpen gardening tools

Terms of Employment

12-month work year/At Will Employee.FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade

Grade 56: ($34,413.60 - $43,459.68)

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local polity on the evaluation of personnel