Groundsman

Overview

Department or

Location:

Maintenance Department

Position Type: Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title: Groundsman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Grounds Foreman

Days Worked: 235 Days (12 months)

Education: High school education or the equivalent preferred.

Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid state driver’s license (CDL preferred)

Skills: Must be able to drive a truck, or tractor and operate machinery for tractor. Must be able to operate small machinery. Must have good interpersonal skills and leadership ability.

Work Experience: Two years of on-the-job training experience in grounds work or related.

This position is responsible for carrying out duties as assigned by the grounds foreman, regarding grass cutting. Drives truck and tractor for landscaping purposes.

• Cuts grass according to schedule for the entire system, and keeps Foreman informed of progress.
• Carries out duties as assigned.
• Drives tractors with heavy-duty mowers and bush hogs.
• Cleans school yards.
• Drives trucks.
• Operate small maintenance machinery in a safe manner
• Keeps daily work order reports.
• Maintains grounds equipment.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.