Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper I

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months (240 days)  

SALARY:  Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Landscape Services Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Groundskeeper I operates electrically-powered and gasoline-powered equipment and machines, as well as small hand and power tools, to maintain, care for, and modify landscapes and sports fields throughout the Bulloch County School District.  This position performs daily manual labor to complete landscape maintenance tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• At least one year of experience in landscape maintenance, horticulture or related field.
• Valid Driver License.
• Ability to perform manual labor both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret fertilizer and pesticide labels.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions/directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and acccountable.
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential functions of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstration of completion of training or certification in landscape maintenance, landscape installation, horticulture or turf grass management.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mowing, edging, string trimming, debris removal, shrub and tree pruning and mulching.
• Operates zero turn, reel, rotary or push mowers to maintain grassed areas.
• Operates 2-cycle equipment such as string trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saws and blowers to complete landscape maintenance tasks.
• Prunes trees and shrubs.
• Uses powered equipment and hand tools to create and/or improve drainage.
• Removes or installs landscape plants and hardscape materials.
• Installs and repairs irrigation.
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides.
• Completes minor preventative and corrective maintenance to equipment.
• Applies field paint to mark or line sports fields for competition.
• Applies hardwood and pine straw mulch.
• Performs other duties as requested.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

• 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.
• Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.