Groundskeeper (456K)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District seeks a Groundskeeper to support the head groundskeeper in various maintenance tasks. This full-time, entry-level position requires a valid Georgia driver's license and physical readiness to handle job responsibilities. The role involves routine physical activities and ensuring the upkeep of grounds, equipment, and parts inventory.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in lawn care/landscaping preferred.
• Able to lift and transport 75 pounds.
• Routine physical activities are part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Supports head groundskeeper completing maintenance requests.
• Promotes positive relationships with customers.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment necessary for duties.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Operation of grounds maintenance equipment

Education

Valid Georgia driver's license

Job description

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POSITION TITLE: Groundskeeper

JOB CODE: 456K

DIVISION: Operational Support

SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Services

WORKDAYS: Annual Operational Employee

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Maintenance Services

PAY GRADE: Rank K (NW11)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Takes direction from and supports the head groundskeeper in the completion of assigned grounds maintenance requests and associated tasks.

Requirements

Educational Level: None

Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia driver's license

Experience: 1-year experience in lawn care/landscaping preferred

Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; walking, standing, kneeling, negotiating stairs and ladders, lift and transport 75 pounds over short distances

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; computer skills; proficient in the proper and safe operation of all equipment associated with grounds maintenance

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Takes direction from head groundskeeper and accurately completes all assigned work in a timely manner.

Promotes good relations and displays a positive image with customers, the public and peers.

Provides periodic 24 hours a day, seven days a week on-call support.

Completes and submits all paperwork for computerized maintenance database, as well as to meet all State and local requirements, in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintains the proper parts inventory on the district vehicle to meet the majority of assigned maintenance work requests. Returns any parts overages to inventory.

Takes proper care and maintains vehicles, all tools, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position as well as to ensure maximum usage.

Plans, stages, and completes the cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and installation of all types of equipment assigned to the trade.

Initiates and completes assigned projects in a timely and accurate manner.

Reports immediately any issues that may have an impact to school or employee safety to the appropriate administrator.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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