Grounds Technician
Employer
Job Location
Goldsboro, NC
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Service/Maintenance
Application Period
Closes: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
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Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to communicate effectively, follow oral and written instructions, and work independently or in a team environment. Must be knowledgeable of and demonstrate the ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment, and have the ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment. Candidates must have basic working knowledge of computers and associated software. A valid North Carolina Driver’s License with a driving record which allows applicant to be insurable under Wayne Community College’s auto insurance policy is required. Bilingual and National Career Readiness Certificate are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
An Associate’s degree with one year of experience in grounds maintenance or related work is preferred. Irrigation and/or small engine repair experience is preferred. Bilingual and National Career Readiness Certificate are preferred.
Position Description
Primary responsibility includes maintaining the campus grounds. Tasks include lawns, trees and shrubs, parking areas, roads and athletic facilities. Duties includes mowing (riding on power equipment over uneven terrain); trimming grassy areas; pruning trees; raking leaves and grass clippings; picking up litter; emptying outside trash receptacles; and applying lime, fertilizer and pesticides. Applicants must be able to walk over extended distances carrying equipment weighing in excess of 20 lbs. (string trimmers, edger’s, backpack blowers and sprayers) and be able to safely lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs. (fertilizer bags, debris, etc.). This position will require applicants to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
If selected for employment, the applicant must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening.
INSTITUTION: Wayne Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. Located in Goldsboro, NC, the College serves Wayne and adjoining counties. Wayne Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. A Tobacco Free Campus as of August 1, 2009.
How to Apply
Submit an employment application and all supporting materials, including copies of certifications, post-secondary transcripts, resume, and cover letter via ApplicantOne at https://www.waynecc.edu/jobs. No paper applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened, and the most qualified applicants interviewed. All applicants will be notified once the position has been filled.
Job Post Contact
Human Resources: wcc-hr@waynecc.edu