Grounds Maintenance Worker

Grade: 6 Salary Range: ($17.68 - $19.38 -$23.91)/hour depending on experience FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Evaluates work orders and other forms of task assignment to understand what work is required; determines equipment and supplies required; executes required work; and completes applicable portions of the work order to record work done.

Uses a variety of lawn cutting equipment and machinery; mows edges and trims (using weed eater) grass; aerates lawns; cleans lawn areas using blower pitch fork broom or water pressure; and replaces damaged sod as required.

Prunes trees using pole saw or chain saw; trims shrubbery using gas or electric trimmers manual trimmers loppers or clippers; and bundles and disposes of resulting refuse appropriately.

Collects trash from park areas including buildings; changes trash receptacle liners (bags); examines all areas for cleanliness and safety; and disposes of collected refuse properly.

Paints and maintains playground equipment and recreation buildings; removes graffiti using sand blasting if needed; and inspects and reports any issues with equipment or buildings.

Operates light trucks all-terrain vehicles portable generators woodchippers lawn mowers edgers weed eaters blowers and other power or motorized equipment; provides routine maintenance of equipment; transports required equipment and supplies to work sites; and reports maintenance issues with equipment when detected.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; previous experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certification:
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license; a valid Georgia Commercial drivers License including appropriate endorsements is preferred.