A Landscaping or Grounds Supervisor supervises the staff that provide landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Supervises work to care for plants and trees, including mowing, trimming and planting, and work to repair driveways, walks, benches or other structures. Oversees equipment maintenance and transportation, and communicates with residential customers.
Grounds III
Johnston County Public Schools
Facility Services - Smithfield, North Carolina This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5866560
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION
Grounds III
LOCATION:
Facility Services
SALARY:
Pay Grade 63
TERM
OF EMPLOYMENT
Full time - 12 months
REPORTS TO
Grounds Supervisor/ Foreman
JOB GOAL
To develop and maintain school grounds, athletic fields, and drainage
systems in a manner that will enhance the public image of schools and
the instructional environment
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, a 2 man crew. Assigning tasks and ensuring quality of work.
Execute daily routes, efficiently operate all landscaping equipment and perform all aspects of lawn care.
Enforce company safety protocols, ensure proper PPE use and maintain safe jobs sites.
Manage, maintain and load/ unload trucks with tools and supplies and report any equipment issues.
Experience with herbicide application preferred.
Conditions and prepares soils and transplants or plants seeds, seedings or bulbs according to
instructions and planned design of landscaped area
Experience with heavy equipment (track loader, mini excavator, front end loader) preferred
Drives trucks and transports tractor and ground maintenance equipment
Makes minor repairs to mowers and other equipment.
Observes work in progress and give directions for corrections as needed
Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.
Reports outstanding or unsatisfactory work and behavior to supervisors
Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform medium/heavy lifting exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in outside environments on a daily basis and inclement weather conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must hold an appropriate North Carolina drivers license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required
by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
DISCLAIMERS
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
