Lead School Grounds Technician & Maintenance

District Wide; Jamestown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell County Schools District Wide in Jamestown, Kentucky, is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform routine grounds maintenance and related duties on school grounds and landscaped areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or progress toward GED) and a valid Kentucky driver’s license; duties include mowing, edging, trimming, planting, and operating equipment as needed. Flexible scheduling and dependable attendance are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor and operate grounds equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance duties as directed.
• Prune and trim trees, hedges and shrubs; weed and rake grounds; apply fertilizers, pesticides and sod conditioners as needed.
• Operate hedge trimmer, hand and power tools and snow removal equipment; make routine adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
• Rake leaves and remove trash; sweep walkways.
• Perform general custodial duties incidental to grounds-keeping activities.
• Assist in the preparation and lining of athletic fields as assigned.
• Assist in the installation of playground equipment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance (note: flexible scheduling is required).
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Successfully utilize technology as appropriate in job function.
• Perform related duties as assigned (note: this position includes some building custodial duties).

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Operate tools

Safety procedures

Heavy physical labor

Education

High school diploma / GED

Progress toward GED (KY law)

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

Russell County Schools District Wide in Jamestown, Kentucky, is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform routine grounds maintenance and related duties on school grounds and landscaped areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or progress toward GED) and a valid Kentucky driver’s license; duties include mowing, edging, trimming, planting, and operating equipment as needed. Flexible scheduling and dependable attendance are essential for this full-time position.