Districtwide Grounds Worker I- 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform routine grounds maintenance duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine grounds maintenance duties as directed.
• Prune and trim trees hedges shrubs and boundary fences as directed.
• Operate hedge trimmer hand and power tools and snow removal equipment; make routine adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
• Remove trash from grounds and sweep walkways after grounds work is complete.
• Assist in snow and ice removal from parking lots.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing edging raking and trimming.
• Understand and operate equipment and materials used in groundskeeping work.
• Health and safety regulations

ABILITY TO:

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing edging and trimming.
• Perform routine and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Use a variety of tools and machines utilized in the basic trade.
• Safely operate power equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Mow edge water weed fertilize rake and cultivate lawns and athletic fields.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity and exposure to dust fumes and gases.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

Required Experience:

IC