Grounds Worker I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000793
- Class code
- 32000793
- Pay group
- NC01
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Grounds Worker I is $31,200 to $48,810 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000793.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is skilled work in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass in yard and surrounding areas of state buildings and institutions. Work is performed in accordance with instructions from an administrative supervisor; however, this employee must determine the care and treatment necessary to maintain grounds and shrubs in good condition. Non-routine problems concerning the selection, placement, care, and treatment of plants to assure a beautiful and orderly landscape are referred to a supervisor or nursery dealer for advice. Work may include the supervision of a small number of employees. Work is inspected and evaluated on the basis of appearance of the grounds.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of ground keeping and horticultural practices Basic knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees Ability to supervise the work of other employees Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Minimum qualifications
Education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grasses; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.