Class Code:                                                                          7628/7447

                                                                             

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

 

GROUNDS/MAINTENANCE WORKER

Hourly - 225 Days Per Year $19.56-$24.03 / hr ($35,208-$43,254 / year)

BASIC FUNCTION: 

 

            Perform routine grounds maintenance duties.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

 

            Grounds Worker I incumbents are assigned routine grounds keeping duties.  The Grounds Worker II incumbents perform semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance duties on school grounds and landscaped areas and involves specialized duties such as concrete work and installing and maintaining playground equipment.  The Grounds Worker III class is the advanced level in the classification.  Incumbents operate grounds equipment, perform landscape construction and lead other grounds personnel as assigned.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

 

• Perform routine grounds maintenance duties as directed.
• Perform routine repairs on plumbing (fixing leaks, unclogging drains), electrical systems (replacing ballasts, switches, or outlets), and HVAC units (changing filters, cleaning coils).
• Conduct regular inspections of facility systems to identify and address potential issues before they require major overhauls.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with state building codes and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping.
• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds keeping work.
• Health and safety regulations.

 

      ABILITY TO:

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.
• Perform routine and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Use a variety of tools and machines utilized in the basic trade.
• Safely operate power equipment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Basic understanding of blueprints or technical manuals.
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain basic records of work completed.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

      Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

 

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred licensure within at least one area for HVAC, electrical or plumbing.

Valid Kentucky driver's license.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.