Lead Grounds Worker 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

Train, assign, review, and coordinate the work of assigned grounds personnel; perform a variety of skilled groundskeeping duties on school grounds, maintain grounds, trees, and shrubs. Performs routine maintenance on grounds keeping tools, supplies, and equipment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Train, assign, and review the work of assigned grounds workers; develop daily work schedules and assign grounds personnel.
• Review requests for groundskeeping and recommend best procedures or methods for completing jobs; request needed equipment, tools, supplies and materials; recommend and assist in ordering sod, plants, hedges and equipment.
• Oversee and perform skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; water lawns and plants by hand as needed.
• Operate grounds keeping power equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in the picking up of trash and other debris from District grounds.
• Coordinate and participate in the maintenance of District parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and tennis courts.
• Inspect and assure maintenance and safe operating conditions of groundskeeping power equipment, and tools; perform routine maintenance of grounds equipment; maintain grounds areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including vehicle maintenance, attendance, work orders and inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance
• 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, materials, tools and equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Methods used in planting, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Operation and use of assigned grounds equipment.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform groundskeeping duties in the care and maintenance of District grounds.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Inspect and verify proper and safe work practices and procedures.
• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Operate heavy power equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Schedule and assign groundskeeping activities and personnel.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Perform heavy physical labor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• Three years of groundskeeping experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

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

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, 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.