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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 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.
Full Time
$36k-46k (estimate)
05/01/2024
05/14/2024
waynecc.edu
GOLDSBORO, NC
200 - 500
1958
KAY ALBERTSON
$10M - $50M
Since 1958, students have passed through the doors of Wayne Community College seeking associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, improved workplace skills and lifelong learning. Many of our degree students transfer to four-year institutions while others seek employment. WCC offers over 100 degree, diploma, certificate and continuing education programs. Wayne Community College provides access to high-quality education at affordable tuition rates and produces the backbone of the local workforce. Whether enabling the dreams of individuals, or responding quickly to the training needs of local busi ...
ness and industry, WCC is a catalyst for economic development, social equity, and personal enrichment. Our people faculty and staff who are highly educated experts in their fields are here because they are committed to teaching and supporting student learning and success. Wayne Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
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