*Applications received within two weeks of the posting date will be reviewed and considered for interview selection*
Maintain the grounds of Wayne Community College. Areas include lawns, trees and shrubs, parking areas, roads, and athletic facilities.
The primary responsibility is to maintain the campus grounds. Tasks include lawns, trees and shrubs, parking areas, roads and athletic facilities. Duties includes 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’s, 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.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of experience in grounds maintenance or related work 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 the ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment. Irrigation and/or small engine repair experience preferred. Candidates must have a basic working knowledge of computers and associated software. A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and a driving record which allows applicant to be insurable under WCC’s auto insurance policy is required. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred and a National Career Readiness Certificate is preferred.
If selected for employment, the applicant must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening.
Unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting, institutions must be electronically attached to your application or submitted to Human Resources before being considered for an interview. To be considered, all degrees must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Official transcripts for all coursework and degrees will be required within 30 days of hire.
Foreign Degrees: Foreign degree evaluations must be attached in lieu of transcripts for degrees earned outside the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions will not be considered alone.
Foreign Credential Evaluation Services: Wayne Community College accepts foreign transcript evaluations only from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.*Prices for transcript evaluations vary from agency to agency, and payment is the applicant's responsibility.
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 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. 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.
