Job description
GROUNDSKEEPER II
Non Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult semiskilled work supervising and participating in the functions required to maintain
operational, safe, and visually appealing outdoor facilities along with related structures and equipment,
and related work as apparent or assigned. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative
in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with various
school officials. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Grounds Manager.
Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required, courses in irrigation design and turfgrass management
- Hold or obtain North Carolina Class A CDL within 12 months of employment. Must maintain a
- Possess valid pesticide license upon employment.
back hoe; skid steer; dingos; and small engine equipment such as hedge trimmers, chain saws,
blowers, pressure washers, etc.
- General knowledge of grounds maintenance and operations: irrigation systems, athletic field,
repair, pruning and trimming shrubs and trees.
- General knowledge of safety precautions applicable to grounds maintenance.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work in extreme climate conditions.
- Ability to work without full time supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work
- Some knowledge of computers and electronic devices.
- Experience in irrigation system maintenance and installation and turfgrass management
preferred.
Salary
Pay Grade 58
Reports to
Grounds Manager
Essential Functions
- Repairs and maintains irrigation systems.
- Provides limited turfgrass management training to miscellaneous CCS Staff.
- Operates and maintains tractors, bush hog, backhoe, bobcat, chipper, dump truck and other
- Sprays pesticides, fertilizes, and aerates ball fields, installs sod, grass seed and straw.
- Maintains the grass, shrubbery, trees, walkways, steps and retaining walls of all school properties.
- Maintains and installs signs.
- Assist with maintenance of stormwater retention ponds.
- Cleans storm drains and picks up trash.
- Repairs fencing, concrete and asphalt.
GROUNDSKEEPER II
- Provides limited training to other grounds keeping personnel in grounds keeping functions and
- Performs snow and ice removal.
- Performs related work as required.
Physical Requirements
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including backhoes, bobcats, graders,
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force
- Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
- Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires
working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to
extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to
vibration.
- Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this
job.
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