Temporary Pool- Grounds Worker (Facilities Operations)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is recruiting for a Temporary Pool- Grounds Worker to assist with campus grounds upkeep and beautification. You will perform mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, snow/ice removal, and related manual tasks while maintaining safety standards.

You will also set up for events, operate small engine tools, and follow safety procedures to protect students and staff. This role requires physical stamina and reliability on a temporary basis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to perform work involving physical strain for an extended period of time. Safety awareness and good communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upkeep of the grounds to provide beautification to the entire campus.
• Perform grounds maintenance (cutting grass, edging and trimming lawns, planting and pruning shrubs and trees, weeding shrub beds, snow and ice removal, etc.); cleans campus of debris, dig ditches, installs fences and sign posts; and performs manual tasks (moving and hauling furniture and other materials).
• Set up and breaks down furniture, stages, materials and equipment for special events and activities.
• Operate most small engine grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
• Practice safe operating procedures with equipment, around students, vehicles and facilities; attends safety meetings, wears personal protective clothing.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions (verbal & written)

Physical stamina

Safety awareness & communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Classification Type

Minimum Experience/Education

• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in grounds maintenance work. Mechanical aptitude to make adjustments and minor repairs to grounds equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to perform work involving physical strain for an extended period of time. Safety awareness and good communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED .

Posting Details

Position/Classification Title

Classification Type

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

Minimum Experience/Education

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in grounds maintenance work. Mechanical aptitude to make adjustments and minor repairs to grounds equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to perform work involving physical strain for an extended period of time. Safety awareness and good communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED .

Required License Or Certification

Employee is required to have Safety Shoes.

Position Overview

Primary Purpose Of Position

• Assist with upkeep of the grounds to provide beautification to the entire campus.
• Perform grounds maintenance (cutting grass, edging and trimming lawns, planting and pruning shrubs and trees, weeding shrub beds, snow and ice removal, etc.); cleans campus of debris, dig ditches, installs fences and sign posts; and performs manual tasks (moving and hauling furniture and other materials including chemicals and gases manually or otherwise, etc.) according to instructions.
• Set up and breaks down furniture, stages, materials and equipment for special events and activities.
• Operate most small engine grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
• Practice safe operating procedures with equipment, around students, vehicles and facilities; attends safety meetings, wears personal protective clothing.

Temporary pools are open quarterly. for consideration for future pools, applicants will need to reapply each quarter.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The Grounds Department plants and maintains our beautiful grounds, impressing students and parents with its beauty.

This department is also responsible for trash removal, scheduling and hauling of items on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and setup for special events.

Work Hours

Work week based on need and weather conditions. May include early morning, evenings, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Position Information

Working Title: Temporary Pool- Grounds Worker (Facilities Operations)

Competency Level: Contributing

Position Number:

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Appointment Type: Temporary - Full-time

FTE:

If Time Limited, Appointment Length:

Organizational Division: Asst VC Bus & Fin/Facilities

Organizational Location: VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Unit: Asst VC Bus & Fin/Facilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: SHRA3156

Open Date: 04/01/2026

Close Date: 08/31/2026

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North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and ...

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40035