Districtwide Grounds Worker I- 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY is seeking a Grounds Worker I to perform routine grounds maintenance and basic landscape tasks. You will prune, trim, mow, edge, water, fertilize, and assist in snow removal, supporting daily campus upkeep.

The role requires use of hand and power tools, physical stamina, and adherence to safety guidelines. It is a full-time hourly position with a calendar of 12 months and 251 workdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work a 12-month hourly schedule (251 work days).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance duties as directed.
• Prune and trim trees, hedges, shrubs, and boundary fences as directed.
• Operate hedge trimmer, hand and power tools and snow removal equipment; make routine adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
• Remove trash from grounds and sweep walkways after grounds work is complete.
• Assist in snow and ice removal from parking lots.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936125

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Grounds Worker I

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.

Grounds Worker I

Job Class Code: 7628

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 03

(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: 12 month hourly FT

Days in work calendar: 251

JOB SUMMARY

Perform routine grounds maintenance duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine grounds maintenance duties as directed.
• Prune and trim trees, hedges, shrubs, and boundary fences as directed.
• Operate hedge trimmer, hand and power tools and snow removal equipment; make routine adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
• Remove trash from grounds and sweep walkways after grounds work is complete.
• Assist in snow and ice removal from parking lots.
• 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:

• Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and trimming.
• Understand and operate equipment and materials used in groundskeeping work.
• Health and safety regulations

ABILITY TO:

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and trimming.
• Perform routine and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Use a variety of tools and machines utilized in the basic trade.
• Safely operate power equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns and athletic fields.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

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.
• 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:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

• 7/2011
• 7/2012
• 5/2025

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.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.66 to $26.55 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carlos Cooper
• GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT
• Email: [e-mail]