Maintenance-Grounds Crew Helper (26-27SY)

Henderson County Public Schools; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson County Schools Maintenance Dept in Flat Rock, North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance-Grounds Crew Helper to support grounds care and related facilities work. You will operate mowers, trimmers, edgers, and other equipment while assisting with planting, pruning, and turf management.

The position is 12 months, 8 hours daily, with full benefits. Requirements include a High School Diploma and prior grounds maintenance experience; a NC driver’s license is needed, CDL preferred, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience.
• Courses in horticulture preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License; CDL preferred and pesticide license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains grounds equipment and facilities.
• Operates tractors, mowers, trimmers, edgers, and related tools.
• Maintains landscaping including planting, pruning, and sod installation.
• Cleans grounds, removes litter, and assists with drainage and irrigation.
• Assists in concrete/asphalt work and fencing installations.
• Records tasks and materials and ensures safety compliance.

Skills

Groundskeeping basics

Safety consciousness

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Trimmers

Edgers

Power equipment

CDL

Job description

Maintenance-Grounds Crew Helper (26-27SY)

Henderson County Schools Maintenance Dept - Flat Rock, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5953472
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

GROUNDSKEEPER

LOCATION/DEPT: Facilities/Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Grounds Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Start Date: 10/12/2026; Permanent Full Time with Full Benefits contingent on Bus Driver (CDL) Special Requirements

12 months,8 hours per day

Position Summary

Under limited supervision of the grounds supervisor, assists with the maintenance and care of the grounds and related structures and equipment of school. Work involves the responsibility for safe efficient operation of motorized equipment such as trimmers, edgers, and other types of power equipment. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Reports to the Grounds Manager.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Previous experience in general maintenance and groundskeeping.

Responsibilities:

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience.
• Courses in horticulture preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (Class A CDL preferred)
• Hold or obtain pesticide license within 12 months of employment.
• General knowledge of safety precautions applicable to grounds maintenance.
• Some experience in operation and maintenance of grounds equipment such as tractors, loaders, dump trucks and small engine equipment such as hedge trimmers, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, etc.
• Some knowledge of grounds maintenance and operations.
• Some knowledge of planting, cultivating, pruning and trimming shrubs and trees.
• Some knowledge of pesticides and turf maintenance.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in extreme climate conditions.
• Ability to work without full time supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Some knowledge of computers and electronic devices.
• Experience in fence installation, concrete and/or asphalt work preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Installs and repairs new and damaged fencing.
• Orders and maintains all signs.
• General working knowledge of the departments work order system and the document flow associated with that system.
• Assists with maintenance of playground equipment.
• Conducts fire ant prevention.
• Plants grass, trees and shrubs.
• Prunes, trims and maintains all shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Installs mulch.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Assists with concrete and asphalt repair.
• Paints and stripes new and existing parking lots.
• Maintains athletic fields which can include mowing, fertilizer and lime.
• Installs sod as needed on school property and athletic fields.
• Maintains sediment ponds and fixes erosion problems.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Maintains and services grounds equipment.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, shears and saws.
• Delivers supplies to schools as needed.
• Assists in installation and/or repair of drainage, signs and irrigation.
• Shovels snow from walkways and driveways.
• Spreads salt and sand on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup.
• Records material and time required for tasks.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including backhoes, bobcats, graders,
• weed eaters, edgers, blowers, hedge clippers, chain saws, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force
• frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within

this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and

qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $2,963.34 Per Month

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chad Dillon , Director of Facilities
• Maintenance Dept
• Phone: [phone]