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

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 16,365 - 23,308; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in McDonough, Georgia seeks a temporary worker for summer 2026. Responsibilities include grass cutting, maintenance of athletic fields, and various physical tasks. Applicants must be able to follow instructions, operate lawn equipment safely, and lift up to 50 pounds. Note, this position is on an on-call basis and does not provide guaranteed employment or benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and directions.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment safely.
• Cooperative team player.
• Capable of prolonged physical activity.
• Able to lift heavy weights with assistance.
• Work in various weather and noise conditions.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and maintenance of athletic fields.
• Operating lawn maintenance equipment safely.
• Performing playground equipment maintenance.
• Executing pressure washing and material handling.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Ability to perform physical tasks

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in various environmental conditions

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 and written instructions/directions.
2. Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment properly 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 to perform routine physical activities including, but not limited to: repetitive motion, bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and heavier 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)].