GROUNDSKEEPER II (MAINTENANCE DEPT.)

Griffin-Spalding County School System; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin-Spalding County School System is seeking a dedicated Grounds/Playground Technician to maintain and repair grounds and playground systems across the district. The role emphasizes safety, efficient upkeep, and coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor.

The candidate will perform lawn care, plantings, debris removal, and ensure safe, accessible grounds during all weather conditions, supporting school activities and renovations as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of grounds work experience with at least three years in educational/industrial settings
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Georgia driver license with a clean MVR (no more than 2 moving violations in 36 months)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school system grounds and playgrounds
• Clean and maintain detention ponds, creeks, wooded areas and playgrounds
• Perform landscape and grounds work as needed
• Plant grass, shrubs, trees, and install sod when required
• Ensure safety by using pesticides according to directions and training
• Keep grounds safe and accessible during and after inclement weather
• Assist with outside activities setup and cleanup
• Inspect and maintain playgrounds for safety and proper use
• Transport and distribute materials for playgrounds and grounds projects
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor and facilities teams on projects
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials for construction and renovation
• Set up and relocate athletic equipment and event setups
• Adhere to safety procedures and chemical handling rules
• Maintain time sheets and maintenance records
• Attend required training and safety classes
• Maintain professional conduct and good working relationships

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pesticide application

Equipment operation certifications

Job description

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

• 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