Job Description
Position Type: Classified/Maintenance
Date Posted: 4/21/2026
Location: PCS Maintenance Department
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Until Filled
Pender County Schools Official Job Description TITLE: Landscape Technician
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Landscape Technician performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties to ensure that Pender County Schools campuses are maintained in a safe, clean, and attractive condition.
This position assists with mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation maintenance, and general upkeep of school grounds, athletic fields, and exterior areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensing/Certification: - Valid North Carolina Driver's License
- North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License preferred or ability to obtain within a specified time period
- Ability to operate district vehicles and landscaping equipment
Education: - Technical training or coursework in landscaping, horticulture, or turf management preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: - At least five (5) years of successful experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related field preferred
- Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Perform mowing, trimming, edging, and general grounds maintenance at school campuses and district facilities
- Maintain landscaped areas including planting, pruning, mulching, and watering plants and shrubs
- Assist with maintenance of athletic fields and playground areas
- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance tools
- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety regulations and district procedures
- Remove debris, litter, and fallen branches from school grounds
- Assist with seasonal landscaping activities including planting and grounds preparation
- Identify and report grounds maintenance issues or safety concerns
- Assist with storm cleanup and emergency grounds maintenance as needed
- Maintain landscaping equipment and tools in safe operating condition
- Follow all district safety procedures and operational guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Knowledge of basic landscaping and grounds maintenance practices
- Knowledge of safe operation of landscaping equipment and tools
- Knowledge of planting, pruning, and turf maintenance techniques
- Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to identify maintenance issues and report them appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and arms to perform landscaping duties
- The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds
- The employee must be able to operate landscaping equipment and tools and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
- Other required abilities include close vision, the ability to adjust visual focus, and the ability to talk and hear
WORK ENVIRONMENT: - The employee regularly works outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and humidity
- The employee may be exposed to noise from landscaping equipment and machinery
- The position may require travel between school sites and interaction with school staff and administrators
Salary Grade: 57 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12Months
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
OSHA: The employee is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Created 12/4/2024
Attachment(s):
- Landscaper Job Description
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Immediate start