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North Carolina Jobs lists this Grounds Keeper I opportunity in jacksonville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Grounds Keeper IReports To: Maintenance DirectorBeginning Date: Open Until FilledKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Some knowledge of grounds maintenanceSome knowledge of the planting, cultivating, pruning, and trimming requirements of shrubs and treesAbility to use and sharpen gardening toolsSkill to transport tractors and other maintenance equipmentAbility to follow simple oral or written instructionsMust have and maintain a driving record that qualifies for school system insurance coverageMust be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Divers License) permit within 6 months of employment and CDL License within 1 year of employmentEducation and Training:High School Diploma and some experience in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, and shrubs is preferred. This employee must hold an appropriate North Carolina driver's license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.Term of Employment: 12 monthsSalary: Salary Grade 56FLSA Status: Non-ExemptPerformance Responsibilities: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.Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.Sprays lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides using hand or automatic sprayers.Performs ground maintenance duties using tractors equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, lawn rollers, and operates heavy equipment.Performs other duties as specified by the Maintenance Director or Maintenance Supervisor.Physical Requirements:Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (80-100 pounds), 25 pounds routinely and 100 pounds occasionally.Ability to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach for extended periods of time.Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding for extended periods of time.Must be able to drive to a variety of school sites.Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. EOE
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jacksonville, NC, 28540, US
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