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Wayne County Public Schools

Part Time Groundskeeper Job at Wayne County Public Schools in Goldsboro

Wayne County Public Schools, Goldsboro, NC, United States


Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds I

Date Posted:
7/2/2024

Location:
Maintenance DepartmentTITLE: Part Time Groundskeeper

QUALIFICATIONS: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and education
and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, push, pull, lift at least 50lbs.
Must have a current valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to operate power tools and lawn equipment.

REPORTS TO: Grounds Crew Leader

JOB GOAL: An employee in this class uses 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 based on grounds appearance and erros are quickly revelaed.
The employee receives direct supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
  • Cuts lawns.
  • Trims and edges.
  • Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
  • Removes damaged leaves, branches and twigs.
  • Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves.
  • Cleans grounds and removes litter.
  • Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
  • Spreads salt and sand on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup.
  • Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
  • Waters lawn, shrubs and flowers.
  • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
  • Sharpens tools, such as weed cutter, edging tools and shears.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices.
  • Working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
  • Ability to make minor repairs to lawn mowers, hose, rakes, pruners and sprayers.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to use and sharpen gardening tools.
Terms of Employment: Part Time 25 hours a week/Temporary/Seasonal/At Will Employee/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: $15.00 per hour with no health insurance benefits

Evaluations: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of
the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.