Lead Grounds Worker 10 FTE
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JOB DESCRIPTIONLead Ground Worker
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.
Lead Ground Worker
Job Class Code: 7625
Position Type: Hourly
Job Type: Classified
Pay Grade*: G 08
*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)
Reports To: Superintendents Designee
Supervises: Assigned Staff
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 recordkeeping 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 Drivers 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 onethird 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.
Job Description Creation Date:
01/1999
Revision Dates:
07/2011
07/2012
12/2014
05/2015
04/2025
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
