What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker position at Johnston County, NC?
Salary : $36,002.55 - $61,204.32 Annually
Location : Johnston County Human Resources Department, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 02329
Department : Building & Grounds
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description
The Johnston County Building and Grounds Department has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Grounds Worker.
Employee in this class performs a variety of equipment maintenance and repair activities. Work is performed on a large number and different styles of grounds. Work requires significant independent initiative and advanced knowledge of trade practices and skills. Position includes mowing grass, pruning, weed eating and general grounds maintenance. Work is assigned daily, is supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor and is reviewed by observation of quality and quantity of work completed and timeliness of completion.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mows lawns
- Trims and edges around walkways, flower beds and fences
- Operates and maintains lawn mowers and some power and hand tools
- Cleans parking lots and walk ways
- Picks-up trash and debris and hauls to appropriate area and / or receptacle
- Plants trees, bushes, shrubs, flowers, grasses and other plants
- Maintains, by way of pruning, weeding, irrigating and cutting, etc : trees, bushes, shrubs, grasses and other plants
- Moves furniture in / or between offices
- Lifts and moves heavy boxes or containers upon request
- Hauls old records to the landfill
- Participates in the County's safety program and adheres to safety procedures and policies of the department
Employees are subject to working in inside and outside environments, in extreme cold and hot weather, and hazards in the work including exposures to loud noises, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, and exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. Workers are also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small rooms and are subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desired Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented with 3 years of experience in landscape or grounds maintenance field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTE : This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.
Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!
Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com
Salary : $36,003 - $61,204
