Grounds Foreman

Johnston County Public Schools

Job Description

POSITION: Grounds Foreman

LOCATION: Facility Services

SALARY:   Pay Grade 72 (Pay Grade 74 with Pesticide Licensure)

REPORTS TO: Grounds Supervisor 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time - 12 Months

JOB GOAL:  To ensure all campuses are developed and maintained in a manner that is safe, inviting, and enhances the public image and instructional environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, recommends, and oversees all outdoor school campus infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including but not limited to, playgrounds, landscaping, utilities, stormwater retention facilities, ADA accessibility, etc.
• Works in conjunction with and makes recommendations to coordinators, supervisors, and other administration to implement plans and administer assigned projects.
• Prepares bid documents as needed, solicits for quotes, and manages projects.
• Collaborates and works in conjunction with the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and other department foreman as needed.
• Ensures responsible areas maintain compliance with applicable regulations, codes, local authorities, and school board policies.
• Maintains records, work orders, inventory, budget, and expenditures of responsible areas.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, supports and encourages core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer-driven, and valuing diversity.
• Oversee employees assigned under position on a constant basis, and oversee employees not assigned as requested by supervisor or coordinator. 
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School diploma required and Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Possession of a North Carolina Pesticide Applications License with ornamental and turf certification or acquisition within 6 months preferred. 
• Relevant experience and working knowledge necessary to complete the duties of the position.
• Experience and ability to operate construction equipment as needed to perform the duties of the position. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish working relationships with all school personnel, public officials, and contract vendors.
• Ability to negotiate with tact and professionalism to ensure maximum value for expenditures. 
• Ability to analyze data, compile reports, and identify issues in order to make recommendations. 
• Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, hazards.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety hazards, and safety practices.
• Experience in a leadership position is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform basic operational functions, medium/heavy lifting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible amount of force to constantly lift, carry, push, or move objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders and be capable of walking, climbing, driving distances to complete the task required of the position.
• Ability to work flexible hours to perform the duties of the position or during an emergency. 

Primary Location:   Facility Services

Salary Range: Per Month

Shift Type: Full-time

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with Human Resources review and approval, at any time.