Landscaping/Groundskeeper - Public Grounds & Cemeteries (Seasonal)

Landscaping/Groundskeeper - Public Grounds & Cemeteries (Seasonal)

Salary

$15.44 - $25.47 Hourly

Location

City of Statesville, NC

Job Type

Seasonal (Less than 6 Months of Employment)

Job Number

202600299

Department

Recreation & Economic Vitality

Division

Parks/Public Grounds/Cemeteries

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Overview

Landscaping/Groundskeeper - Public Grounds/Cemeteries (Seasonal)

Recreation & Economic Vitality Department

Salary Range: $15.44 - $25.47 Hourly

FLSA Position Class: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Posting Closing Date: June 8, 2026, or until filled

Job Overview

This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Performs a variety of heavy manual work relating to repair, maintenance, and/or construction of the City's infrastructure.
• Operates front end deck mowers, turf tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, jack hammers, chain saws, weed eaters, and other power equipment.
• Assists in ground and building maintenance.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs departmental equipment.
• Assists supervisors in planning and organizing work.
• Organizes and sets up daily work assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Six (6) months experience in general landscaping and grounds maintenance work.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools required in the work.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to Interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to respond to spoken words, to receive and understand information, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for assembly or fabrication of parts at/or within arm's length, operation of machines, tools, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, cutting fluids, oils, and hazards including work around operating machinery, aircraft, uneven surfaces, and narrow or confined spaces. Employees may be required to wear a respirator or mask during certain conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time and are listed below:

Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Health Fair
• Flu Shots
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veteran's Breakfast
• Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program - Working Advantage Benefits
• Biometric Screening
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Fitness Center Discounts

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least six (6) months' experience in general landscaping and grounds maintenance work and is it listed on this application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Statesville (NC)

Address 301 S. Center Street

Statesville, North Carolina, 28677

Phone 704-878-3571

Website www.statesvillenc.net