School Grounds Maintenance Tech

Wayne County Public Schools; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a Grounds Keeper I to maintain school grounds, plantings, and turf using basic tools and routine procedures.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and two years in grounds work; a valid driver's license; ability to operate lawn equipment. Work is performed under supervision with focus on grounds appearance.

Starting salary is Grade 56 ($34,413.60 - $43,459.68) with a 12-month year and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma and education/experience in grounds work related to the job and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, and grasses.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns
• Trims and edges
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and growth
• Removes leaves, branches and twigs
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves
• Cleans grounds and removes litter
• Spreads salt and sand on pathways to prevent ice
• Waters lawns, shrubs, and flowers
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters and shears

Skills

Grounds keeping

Horticulture knowledge

Tool maintenance

Reading instructions

Sharpening tools

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Power tools

Rakes & pruners

Job description

Wayne County Public Schools in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a Grounds Keeper I to maintain school grounds, plantings, and turf using basic tools and routine procedures.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and two years in grounds work; a valid driver's license; ability to operate lawn equipment. Work is performed under supervision with focus on grounds appearance.

Starting salary is Grade 56 ($34,413.60 - $43,459.68) with a 12-month year and non-exempt status.