Grounds Maintenance Summer Worker - PT/Hourly, Operations/Maintenance

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a temporary summer groundskeeper in Georgia. The role is on-call and not guaranteed for a set number of days. Pay is $14.40 per hour with duties including grass cutting, edging, pruning, pine straw application, and equipment maintenance across athletic fields and playground areas.

Ideal candidates can follow instructions, operate lawn equipment safely, work well with others, and handle physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment properly and safely.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform tasks with stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and crawling.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting.
• Edging and blowing.
• Trimming and pruning as needed.
• Pine straw application and playground maintenance.
• Athletic field maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Moving services and fence maintenance.
• Pressure washing and material handling.

Skills

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Lifting capability

Outdoor work

Job description

Salary: $14.40/hr - no benefits

This is a temporary position for Summer, 2026.

Essential Duties:

Grass cutting, edging, blowing, trimming, pruning, pine straw application, athletic field maintenance, playground equipment maintenance, moving services, fence maintenance, pressure washing, material handling, and more.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to follow oral andwritten instructions/directions.
2. Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipmentproperly and safely.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with others.
4. Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and crawling.
5. Ability perform routine physical activities including, but not limited to: repetitive motion, bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, andheavier weights with assistance.
6. Environmental conditions include, but are not limited to: moderate to loud noise levels, exposure to weather conditions including rain, hot and cold temperatures, dust, and dirt.

This position is not a full-time job. It is an "on-call" as needed basis only, and you are not guaranteed any number of days of employment. Temporary workers are not eligible to draw unemployment wages. [Campbell v. Poythress, 216 Georgia Appeals 834 (1995)].