Districtwide Grounds Worker II 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 skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance services; train and provide  work direction to personnel as assigned.
• Perform pruning and grounds work on school grounds as required. Including  hedges, shrubs, and property line fencing.
• Remove trash from grounds as required.
• Operate power equipment, hand tools and snow removal equipment; make routine  adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Maintain routine records as directed.
• Assist in snow and ice removal.
• 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:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in grounds maintenance work.
• Health and safety regulations.  
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.  
• Requirements of maintaining school grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Basic math.
• Grounds maintenance equipment and materials.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in  grounds maintenance.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.
• Assist others in specialized grounds keeping activities.
• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Perform semi-skilled grounds maintenance services.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Lift heavy objects pertaining to job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

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

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver’s License (Class B).

Special Requirements:

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, one third of your body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds.
• 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.