Grounds Maintenance Technician

Name of Position: Grounds Maintenance Technician Division: Operations Department: Facilities and Grounds Applications Accepted Through Until Filled Effective Date of Employment: November 29, 2023, or until filled Length of Employment: Full-time, 12 months Number of Vacancies: 2 Salary: $31,200 Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution with one year of experience in grounds maintenance or related work is preferred. 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. Irrigation and/or small engine repair experience is preferred. Candidates must have a basic working knowledge of computers and associated software. A valid North Carolina Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required. Bilingual and National Career Readiness Certificate are preferred. Position Duties: The primary responsibility is to maintain the campus grounds. Tasks include lawns, trees and shrubs, parking areas, roads, and athletic facilities. Duties include 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, 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 Colleges 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. APPLICATIONS: Submit an employment application and all supporting materials, including copies of certifications, post-secondary transcripts, resume, and cover letter via ApplicantOne at 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.