School Grounds & Field Maintenance Tech I

Johnston-County-Public-Schools; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services in Smithfield, NC is hiring for Grounds I. This role supports the maintenance of school grounds, athletic fields, and drainage systems to enhance the instructional environment.

Starting immediately, full-time (12 months) with pay grade 56. Must be capable of regular physical work, operating small engines and a work truck, and communicating with supervisors and staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year of landscaping maintenance experience preferred.
• General knowledge of grounds equipment: zero-turn mowers, trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns, trims and edges grass.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape growth.
• Removes leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Rakes and composts leaves or disposes of debris.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt and sand on pathways.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and plants.
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts.

Skills

Landscaping maintenance

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA knowledge

PPE protocols

Job description

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services in Smithfield, NC is hiring for Grounds I. This role supports the maintenance of school grounds, athletic fields, and drainage systems to enhance the instructional environment.

Starting immediately, full-time (12 months) with pay grade 56. Must be capable of regular physical work, operating small engines and a work truck, and communicating with supervisors and staff.