Grounds Maintenance Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the part-time position of Grounds Maintenance Worker within the Building Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for maintaining the grounds of county-owned buildings and facilities to ensure a clean attractive and well-kept environment for employees and visitors.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Rakes and blows leaves around county building grounds and parking lots.
2. Mows grass of all county property along with edging and weed eating.
3. Picks up trash and debris on the grounds.
4. Spreads fertilizer across lawns around county buildings. Uses herbicides to control weeds and pesticides on ant beds.
5. Inspects and services irrigation systems; installs new valves bodies; repairs broken pipes; and sets timers at control station.
6. Plants and transplants trees and bushes.
7. Completes daily inspection of county vehicle and sixteen-foot trailer to haul equipment. Washes and inspects other county vehicles as needed.
8. Inspects all equipment before use.
9. Performs daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment including sharpening mower blades changing oil and spark plugs and cleaning air filters.
10. Assists in the supervision of community service workers who are assigned to grounds maintenance.
11. Paints parking lot lines and curbs when needed.
12. Moves furniture and sets up tables and chairs for meetings and events when needed.
13. Cleans and sets up voting precincts for voting and other county requirements.
14. Assists in cleaning up spills and other messes within county building after custodian crew has left for the day.
15. Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of county safety policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of landscaping and cleaning practices.
3. Knowledge of the use of chemicals avoiding dangerous interactions and proper disposal methods.
4. Knowledge of safe lifting and handling procedures to avoid injuries.
5. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
6. Knowledge of equipment and vehicle maintenance.
7. Skill in using various types of landscaping and cleaning equipment tools and materials.
8. Skill in interpersonal relations.
9. Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting standing walking bending crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects climbs ladders uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity distinguishes between shades of color and utilizes sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise dust dirt grease machinery with moving parts contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as ear protection masks goggles and gloves.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one (1) year of related experience required.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C drivers license.

JOB INFORMATION

This is a part-time position no benefits. Work hours are 6:00am -12:00pm Monday - Friday.

Application Special Instructions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at or