Grounds Worker

Overview

Primary

Purpose:

Performs a variety of grounds work, heavy duty housekeeping and limited general maintenance duties.

• Follows daily duty assignments and schedules of the housekeeping and grounds division.
• Mows lawns; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds and fences
• Operates and maintains lawn mowers and some power and hand tools.
• Keeps the parking lot and sidewalks free of debris and miscellaneous trash.
• Assists in the cleaning of buildings; vacuums, mops, sweeps, dusts, cleans restrooms and restroom fixtures, cleans windows and spot cleans carpet.
• Performs various limited carpentry repairs.
• Assists in locking and unlocking facilities as scheduled.
• Performs related work as required.
• May be required to serve during times of disaster.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years' experience in custodial and/or building and grounds maintenance. Some knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety requirements associated with grounds keeping and custodial maintenance.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Pesticide license is preferred.

• General knowledge of the standard practices, materials and equipment related to grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Considerable knowledge of cleaning procedures, products and expected results.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation of tractors and mowers.
• Considerable knowledge of the safe and proper use and maintenance of various hand and power tools used in building and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to use motorized machinery, power and hand tools, and cleaning supplies effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability performs physical labor for extended periods of time, possibly under arduous conditions.
• Must possess basic personal computer skills to use the electronic work order system to track and maintain work requests.

• Must be able to perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have visual acuity to operate tractors, mowers and various hand and power tools.