Groundskeeper

The Groundskeeper reports directly to the Grounds Crew Leader and is responsible for maintaining the grounds in an attractive condition. Work is performed on all four campuses.

Salaries are determined by considering both the number of years of relevant professional experience and the highest academic degree attained. This approach ensures that compensation reflects an individual's expertise and educational qualifications.

Due to the nature of this position, it does not allow for teleworking. This position is assigned to the VGCC Henderson Campus in Henderson, NC. This position will need to travel to other counties within the college’s service area as needed.

Application review and interview scheduling may begin prior to the posted closing date. The position may be filled before the closing date; therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible for full consideration.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Maintain lawns to include mowing, trimming, edging, spraying for weeds, seeding, fertilizing, and watering.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers to include fertilizing, weeding, trimming, pruning, spraying, mulching, and watering.
• Remove debris from sidewalks, steps, walkways, bridges, and parking lots.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, bridges, steps, and walkways.
• Remove litter from grounds and empty exterior trash cans.
• Blow, rake, and remove leaves.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Service and repair grounds equipment.
• Move and assemble furniture and equipment.
• Remove and store surplus furniture and equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Director of Plant Operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Previous experience operating commercial mowers and trimmers and knowledge of fertilizer and chemical application.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work from ladders or mechanical lifts.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and repetitive movements.