Groundskeeper (456K)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District is seeking a Groundskeeper to support Maintenance Services. The role reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance Services and works under the Annual Operational Employee schedule to maintain school grounds.

Responsibilities include performing assigned grounds maintenance tasks, operating related equipment safely, and maintaining inventory and records. The position offers a classified hourly pay schedule and bi-weekly pay, with non-exempt status and rank K (NW11).

Qualifications

• Educational level: None.
• Certification required: Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Experience: 1 year in lawn care/landscaping preferred.
• Physical: walking, standing, kneeling, stairs, ladders; lift 75 pounds.
• Abilities: written and oral communication; computer skills; operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Takes direction from head groundskeeper and completes assigned work timely.
• Promotes a positive image with customers and peers.
• Provides 24/7 on-call support as needed.
• Maintains computerized maintenance records and state/local requirements.
• Manages parts inventory and returns excess parts to stock.
• Cares for vehicles, tools, and equipment; ensures maximal usage.
• Plans, stages, and completes equipment maintenance and installation.
• Initiates and completes projects timely and accurately.
• Reports safety issues to the administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Equipment operation

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

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.