Part-time Groundskeeper

Anderson County Library is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to work an average of 20-25 hours per week. Responsibilities will be maintaining the grounds and hardscape areas of all locations, ensuring they are safe, clean, and visually appealing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Head of Maintenance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Responsibilities

Maintains the outside areas of the Anderson County Library System, including all branch locations. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Removal of trash and debris from outdoor areas.
• Prepares soil and plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Installs and maintains fences, gates, retaining walls, gardens, lighting, and other design features.
• Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
• Applies mulch, fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, raking, and pruning.
• Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.

• Operates hand tools and power equipment needed to perform necessary maintenance tasks.
• Assists with inclement weather needs including prevention, cleanup, and/or repair. (i.e. floods, snow, ice, wind, etc.)
• Performs regular inspections of all ACLS properties to ensure grounds are presentable, identify potential hazards, and make repairs.
• Identifies and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Works with other maintenance crew and contractors as needed.
• Assists with regular maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
• Other light maintenance duties as needed. (i.e. pressure washing, painting, etc.)
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and communicates need for restocking.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with other maintenance workers, management, and staff and work closely with them on all special maintenance projects.
• Assists with irrigation systems as needed.
• Fill in other positions within Maintenance and Housekeeping as needed.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• One (1) year of groundskeeping/lawn care experience required.
• Experience in building maintenance and/or housekeeping preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in using power tools and outdoor equipment.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, employees, branch managers and system personnel; ability to work in a team environment as well as independent work.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Hand tools and power equipment including but not limited to: edgers, trimmers, pruners, mowers, shovels, pressure washers, shears, rakes, wheelbarrow, blowers, trimmers, sprayers, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Must be able to work in all weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb, stand, and talk or hear; use hands to maneuver objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to travel to other areas within the Library.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.