Groundskeeper

Bamberg County School District

District Position Description

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Director

Position Open Until Filled.

Qualifications: Demonstrates aptitude for successfully performing tasks of the kind listed under performance responsibilities.

Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent and Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

Maintains the grounds at all district’s schools and related facilities (this includes cutting, trimming, edging, and cleaning lawns);

Requests supplies and equipment as needed;

Performs preventive maintenance on all lawn equipment;

Assists maintenance director as needed;

Coordinates with principals during winter months to paint and perform other maintenance activities;

Participates in required training as assigned

Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor;

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, control drawings, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Reports any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to scheduled deadlines. Must follow safety training and instructions provided by supervisor.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a tool box. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and air compressors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Operate hand and power tools/equipment inclusive of, but not limited to: blowers, light construction equipment, bucket truck, out-front mower, farm tractors, hand tools, buffers, pick-up truck, dingo, power tools and chain saws.

Routine travel among district sites required.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Frequently the employee will work alone and occasionally will work irregular or extended hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area. Frequent exposure of up to 80% of work time in dirt, dust, extreme temperature, and noxious fumes and odors. Must wear safety gear when appropriate, and follow safety training and instructions provided by the supervisor. Must maintain all personal protective equipment required for the job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.

Terms of Employment: Seasonal-March through October. Salary to be established by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the maintenance director and assistant superintendent in accordance to performance in meeting all tasks assigned by the job description.

Disclaimer Statement: The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.