Groundskeeper I

Young World Physical Education; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain school grounds using tractors and attachments, including mowing, pruning, and planting. Work is generally routine with supervision and emphasis on grounds appearance.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent; CDL is preferred, and experience with grounds equipment is valued. Position is full-time and on-site in Elizabeth City, NC, with pay details described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• CDL preferred for driving duties.
• Experience operating mowers, tillers, and other grounds equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with attachments to maintain grounds.
• Maintain plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers.
• Work under direct supervision with routine tasks.
• Transport equipment as needed using dump trucks with air brakes.

Skills

CDL preferred

Equipment operation experience

Independent work

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

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Groundskeeper I

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Maintenance - Elizabeth City, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5875620
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Groundskeeper I

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

An employee in this class uses tractors with attachments such as batwing mower and tiller, zero turn Z mower, backhoe, and 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 on the basis of grounds appearance, and errors are quickly revealed. The employee receives direct supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Commercial Driver's license (CDL) Preferred
• Experience operating equipment with attachments such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, lawn roller, tiller, snow removal equipment as well as heavy power equipment
• Experience driving dump trucks with air brakes while pulling tri-axle trailers to transport grounds maintenance equipment such as backhoe, PTO tractor with batwings, side arm, bush hog, etc.
• Lift up to 100 lbs., stand, climb, and sit
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

STATE RANGE

Pay Grade 56

$15.38 - $22.66per hour

(based on 0-30 years of experience in a school system)

Full-time, Permanent

CONTACT US

Human Resources

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

1200 S. Halstead Blvd./PO Box 2247

Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2247

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

EOE - The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national origin, religion, citizenship status, age, or disability in any of its educational

programs or activities.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Wilma Jordan , Facilities Director
• Maintenance
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]