Grounds Technician I - Landscape & Facilities

Buncombe County Government; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 56,309,000 - 67,794,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Uniforms provided

Tools provided

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is hiring an entry-level Grounds Technician to help maintain approximately 700 acres of county property including parks and facilities. The role supports a team focused on quality service and continuous learning, with PPE, uniforms, and tools provided at no cost.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of lawn care/maintenance experience. A valid NC driver’s license is required to operate county vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent with minimum of one (1) year of experience in lawn care/maintenance, trades, or construction.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate county vehicles.
• Experience in one or more trades, such as masonry, carpentry, painting, or welding, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and alteration of all county government owned properties.
• Perform construction, design, and implementation of landscape maintenance plan; complete assigned tasks on seasonal and priority schedules.
• Operate appropriate equipment and machinery to cut, trim, and maintain lawns and grass; rake and manage leaves and debris.
• Prepare swimming pools for seasonal use; monitor sand filtration systems.
• Perform seasonal maintenance including power washing buildings and areas; participate in set up and clean up for events.
• Build, maintain, repair, and replace structures, signs, concrete slabs, patios; paint and/or stain buildings or furniture.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Buncombe County Government is hiring an entry-level Grounds Technician to help maintain approximately 700 acres of county property including parks and facilities. The role supports a team focused on quality service and continuous learning, with PPE, uniforms, and tools provided at no cost.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of lawn care/maintenance experience. A valid NC driver’s license is required to operate county vehicles.