Groundskeeper I (Department of School Plants)

Salary placement within the posted range is based on verified, comparable professional experience and level of education.

Chesapeake Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GROUNDSKEEPER I

Department: School Plants

Pay Grade: U106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs responsible semi-skilled work in the maintenance and care of the grounds and related structures and equipment. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains school grounds and facilities.

• Trims trees and bushes.

• Cuts down and removes trees.

• Picks up and returns lawn equipment.

• Cleans out ditches; rakes leaves.

• Cuts grass, edges sidewalks, and removes weeds from fences.

• Installs and repairs fences.

• Wash and clean trucks and equipment.

• May have to go out and clean drains out in parking lots.

• Fills holes in asphalt.

• Installs signs. Digs holes and installs post and Sakrete.

• Cleans school grounds; picks up trash and debris; cleans area around dumpster sites.

• Go out and clear trees and bushes out around BMP ponds.

• Assist in removing old playgrounds.

• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or its equivalent.

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.

• Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to use common hand tools.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment is outside; the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Work requires stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.