What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDSKEEPER II (MAINTENANCE DEPT.) position at Griffin-Spalding County School System?
**JOB SUMMARY**
This position is responsible for the grounds and playground upkeep throughout the School System. Helps install, maintain and repair playground systems in an acceptable manner to allow proper use and safety throughout the school year.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by
incumbents of this class.)
System wide groundskeeper
Cleans and maintains property throughout the school system, including detention ponds, creek, wooded areas, play grounds, etc.
Performs all types of landscape and grounds work
Plants, grass, sod, shrubs, trees, etc. as needed
Properly utilizes pesticides for lawn maintenance needs
Cleans and keeps grounds accessible and safe during and after inclement weather events
Handles general grounds tasks associated with exterior needs around the school system
Helps setup and clean-up with regard to outside activities
Inspects playgrounds and ensures they are well maintained and safe
Hauls chips and distributes in playgrounds to maintain adequate depths and that the borders are properly maintained
Cleans and maintains all gutters and downspouts
Cleans and maintains canopies
Cleans and maintains signage throughout the system
Coordinates and manages the efforts of the Detail Crew
Maintains necessary training to work directly with the Detail Crew
Assists with various efforts and needs at Memorial Stadium, including set ups, opening, closing, cleaning, etc.
Assists the high school ground crews with various efforts and fills in if they are short handed or have additional needs
Performs delivery and pickup tasks throughout the system
Coordinates and assists with classroom moves and movement of furnishings and equipment required to accommodate construction and renovation efforts
Moves large volumes of furniture, equipment and materials, relocates same to proper locations and/or adequately stores to be easily moved and set back up efficiently
Coordinates and assists with setting up and relocating athletic equipment, pads, bleachers, etc. for sports and other events
Assists with school and extracurricular activity needs (set-up and take-down) Selects proper methods, equipment and materials to facilitate cost effective maintenance, projects and repairs
Performs all efforts and needs using standard safety procedures
adheres to the safety rules and product directions regarding usage of chemicals, materials and equipment
Assists and coordinates with the Maintenance Supervisor/Construction and Facilities Director and other divisions of the maintenance department when necessary
Attends and participates in all recommended training and safety instructions and classes for employees
Responsible for all parts, tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned to them
Cooperates with all levels of other school system employees and maintains a good working relationship.
Abides by laws and local codes, as well as department and school system policies and procedures
Complies with laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of chemicals, debris, oils, grease, trash and other by-products of work efforts
Maintains professional conduct at all times
Attends the necessary training courses and continuing education required to maintain certifications and licenses
Maintains timesheets, logs, paperwork and data related to the work efforts and progress in a timely manner
Follows work schedule and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner, as well as the ability to adapt to an extended/flexible work schedule
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains prompt and regular attendance as physical presence on the job site is required
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Five (5) years of experience performing grounds work with at least three (3) years of exemplary grounds experience in an educational, industrial or institutional setting, or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Georgia driver
s license; acceptably clean MVR (no more than 2 moving violations in 36 months)
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
Detail Crew Training and Certification
Equipment Operation Certifications
**COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB**
Ability to operate a van, light truck, dump truck and pull a trailer
Working knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment of the grounds trade
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and efficiently
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to climb, stoop, crouch and crawl
Ability to hear and see (with correction) at levels to ensure accurate job performance
Ability to work from tall ladders, scaffolds and lifts, as well as in basements, crawl spaces, ceilings, trenches and on roofs
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This position is responsible for the grounds and playground upkeep throughout the School System. Helps install, maintain and repair playground systems in an acceptable manner to allow proper use and safety throughout the school year.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by
incumbents of this class.)
System wide groundskeeper
Cleans and maintains property throughout the school system, including detention ponds, creek, wooded areas, play grounds, etc.
Performs all types of landscape and grounds work
Plants, grass, sod, shrubs, trees, etc. as needed
Properly utilizes pesticides for lawn maintenance needs
Cleans and keeps grounds accessible and safe during and after inclement weather events
Handles general grounds tasks associated with exterior needs around the school system
Helps setup and clean-up with regard to outside activities
Inspects playgrounds and ensures they are well maintained and safe
Hauls chips and distributes in playgrounds to maintain adequate depths and that the borders are properly maintained
Cleans and maintains all gutters and downspouts
Cleans and maintains canopies
Cleans and maintains signage throughout the system
Coordinates and manages the efforts of the Detail Crew
Maintains necessary training to work directly with the Detail Crew
Assists with various efforts and needs at Memorial Stadium, including set ups, opening, closing, cleaning, etc.
Assists the high school ground crews with various efforts and fills in if they are short handed or have additional needs
Performs delivery and pickup tasks throughout the system
Coordinates and assists with classroom moves and movement of furnishings and equipment required to accommodate construction and renovation efforts
Moves large volumes of furniture, equipment and materials, relocates same to proper locations and/or adequately stores to be easily moved and set back up efficiently
Coordinates and assists with setting up and relocating athletic equipment, pads, bleachers, etc. for sports and other events
Assists with school and extracurricular activity needs (set-up and take-down) Selects proper methods, equipment and materials to facilitate cost effective maintenance, projects and repairs
Performs all efforts and needs using standard safety procedures
adheres to the safety rules and product directions regarding usage of chemicals, materials and equipment
Assists and coordinates with the Maintenance Supervisor/Construction and Facilities Director and other divisions of the maintenance department when necessary
Attends and participates in all recommended training and safety instructions and classes for employees
Responsible for all parts, tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned to them
Cooperates with all levels of other school system employees and maintains a good working relationship.
Abides by laws and local codes, as well as department and school system policies and procedures
Complies with laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of chemicals, debris, oils, grease, trash and other by-products of work efforts
Maintains professional conduct at all times
Attends the necessary training courses and continuing education required to maintain certifications and licenses
Maintains timesheets, logs, paperwork and data related to the work efforts and progress in a timely manner
Follows work schedule and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner, as well as the ability to adapt to an extended/flexible work schedule
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains prompt and regular attendance as physical presence on the job site is required
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Five (5) years of experience performing grounds work with at least three (3) years of exemplary grounds experience in an educational, industrial or institutional setting, or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Georgia driver
s license; acceptably clean MVR (no more than 2 moving violations in 36 months)
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
Detail Crew Training and Certification
Equipment Operation Certifications
**COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB**
Ability to operate a van, light truck, dump truck and pull a trailer
Working knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment of the grounds trade
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and efficiently
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to climb, stoop, crouch and crawl
Ability to hear and see (with correction) at levels to ensure accurate job performance
Ability to work from tall ladders, scaffolds and lifts, as well as in basements, crawl spaces, ceilings, trenches and on roofs
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