Groundskeeper

Position Title

Groundskeeper

456K

Operational Support

Classified Hourly

Maintenance Services

Annual Operational Employee

Supervisor, Maintenance Services

Rank K (NW11)

Non-Exempt

Bi-Weekly

Takes direction from and supports the head groundskeeper in the completion of assigned grounds maintenance requests and associated tasks.

• Educational Level: None
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia driver's license
• Experience:
  
  1-year experience in lawn care/landscaping preferred
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; walking, standing, kneeling, negotiating stairs and ladders, lift and transport 75 pounds over short distances
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; computer skills; proficient in the proper and safe operation of all equipment associated with grounds maintenance

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Takes direction from head groundskeeper and accurately completes all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Promotes good relations and displays a positive image with customers, the public and peers.
• Provides periodic 24 hours a day, seven days a week on-call support.
• Completes and submits all paperwork for computerized maintenance database, as well as to meet all State and local requirements, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains the proper parts inventory on the district vehicle to meet the majority of assigned maintenance work requests. Returns any parts overages to inventory.
• Takes proper care and maintains vehicles, all tools, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position as well as to ensure maximum usage.
• Plans, stages, and completes the cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and installation of all types of equipment assigned to the trade.
• Initiates and completes assigned projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports immediately any issues that may have an impact to school or employee safety to the appropriate administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.