Facilities Grounds Technician (For Current SCC Students ONLY) Position Available In Surry, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Facilities Grounds Technician position is available for current SCC students only. This part-time opportunity allows students to work up to 15 hours per week, assisting with maintaining landscape and planters on campus. Responsibilities include caring for garden beds, weeding, fertilizing, and following safety protocols. The pay is $14.00/hr. Applicants must be punctual, have plant care knowledge, and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information Position Title Facilities Grounds Technician (For Current SCC Students ONLY)
FLSA Shift Day/Evening
Supervisor Title Facilities Assistant, Jerry Snow
Location Yadkin Center
Job Description – Summary Student worker to assist Facilities Department with maintaining landscape and planters on campus
- Students must be enrolled in
AT LEAST 6
credit hours to qualify for FWS Program
This is a part-time opportunity. Students may work up to 15 hours per week, depending on their unmet need on their FASFA.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Federal Work Study is federally funded need based aid to assist students with the cost of attending college. This listing is intended for students that will attend Surry Community College during the 2025-2026 academic year and have need determined by the federal government. Applications will not be reviewed for non-students or students who do not meet the federal criteria. For more information contact… Jodie Gammons at gammonsjl@surry.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Care and maintain garden beds and planters on campus
- Weed beds and planters on a routine basis
- Fertilize, prune, mulch, etc. as needed
- Sow grass
- Follow Safety Guidelines and Protocols
- Being able to work with Multiple Supervisors
- Assist with the construction/implementation of future grounds/landscape changes General Qualifications
- Student must be punctualand have a knowledge of plants and plant care Required Qualifications Ability to work independently or as a team
Trustworthy
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work in outside elements
Ability to use garden tools and equipment (rake, shovel, edger, weed eater) Preferred Qualifications - Horticulture background
- Understanding of Grounds Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Understanding of how to use grounds equipment such as tractors, pressure washer, edger’s, etc.
Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Stand for long periods of time
Lift heavy objects
Walk long distances
Bending for long periods
Working in the elements Work Environment Facilities Department
Pay is $14.00/hr.
Position Budget Information
Posting Detail Information Posting Number Proposed Start Date 08/18/2025
Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
- ).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Surry Website
Mount Airy News
Employment Security Commission
NCCCS Website
Winston – Salem Journal
Job Board (
Ex:
Monster)
Personal Referral
Other
Indeed
- Are you a current student at SCC?
Yes
No
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