Seasonal Grounds Worker (Hourly) - Summer 2026

Virginia Department of Education

Spotsylvania, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Blowers, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Gardening, Groundskeeping, Inventory Management, Recycling, School Buildings
LOCATION
Spotsylvania, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking summer hires to perform seasonal landscape maintenance and groundskeeping work such as:

  • Mowing lawns
  • Weeding
  • Leaf and debris removal
  • Watering and fertilizing plants, trees, and shrubs on school property.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assists in the care and maintenance of lawns and grasses of school division buildings and premises, including sidewalks, parking lots, fields, and surrounding areas.
  • Conducts routine and preventative upkeep as required.
  • Maintains an inventory of all trade-related maintenance and general building supplies, including equipment and fuel.
  • Operates and maintains commercial groundskeeping equipment, including but not limited to leaf blowers, mowers, and various attachments.
  • Complies with local codes and ordinances pertaining to the storage, disposal, and recycling of trash, rubbish, and waste.

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Special Requirements Selected hires must be 18 years of age upon hire and must be available Monday through Friday from May 29th - August 7th at a schedule up to 37.5 hours per week.

Employment Terms

  • Employment may be offered as seasonal hourly support.
  • This position is temporary.
  • An employees work schedule will be structured on an hourly, as-needed basis and recorded via a time sheet.
  • This position is evaluated annually.

Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

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