Grounds - Lead Crew

Position Type

Maintenance/Grounds - Lead Crew

Date Posted

11/17/2023

Location

Service Center

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Job Title: Grounds - Lead Crew Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Dept. Head - Grounds Pay Grade: DO 3 - 260 Days Dept./School: Facility Services / Service Center Date Revised: November 17, 2023

Primary Purpose

To provide students with an attractive and safe natural environment in which to learn.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Preferred High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier.
  
  

Experience

• One (1) year experience groundskeeper preferred
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to read English.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
  
  

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

• Maintain and care for school grounds.
• Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer if needed.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance.
• Experiment with different varieties of lawn and flower seeds to determine those best suited to the soil.
• Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Mow lawns with power mower.
• Connect sprinkler equipment and water lawns and flower beds.
• Inspect flowers, shrubs, and tress for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests.
• Shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways and spread sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping.
• Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse.
  
  

Safety

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Tools/Equipment Used

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Lawnmowers; Weed eaters; Leaf blowers; Other lawn care equipment; District Vehicle

Posture

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion

Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment

Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Reviewed by:

Date

Received by

Jerry Martinez

Date

11/17/2023