Position Summary

The Groundskeeper, under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, performs general grounds keeping and building maintenance duties for Walker County public areas.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general groundskeeping and building maintenance duties
Maintain the cosmetic appearance of the outside of county properties
Ground maintenance using hand tools, power tools, and riding mower equipment
Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, trees and other landscaping
Pruning of shrubs, bushes and trees
Keep weeds killed or pulled from shrub and flower beds
Apply pesticide to rid ground of pests such as ants, mosquitos, wasps, ticks another insect
Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance plant and grass growth
Sprinkle salt and shovel snow from walkways and parking lots to keep people from falling during icy and snowy weather
Perform routine facility maintenance duties
Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
Rake, mulch and prune the grounds as needed
Water plants and grounds as needed
Litter Control Detail as needed
Other duties as assigned
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Education And Experiences

High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills And Abilities

Strong working knowledge of county codes and ordinances
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with the public
General safety rules and regulations pertaining to duties
Procedures and policies pertaining to job duties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a Groundskeeper. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position. These physical demands include, but are not limited to:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to be able to lift at least 45 pounds. He/She must be able to stand, walk, sit, and squat for extended periods of time. He/She must be able to bend and reach over his/ her head. Other physical demands include but are not limited to.

Extensive Walking in diverse terrain/climbing stairs
Climbing and balancing on equipment, step stools, and ladders
Standing for extended amounts of time or squatting
Able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.
Lifting and carrying equipment
Bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling while working on equipment
Maintain work during extreme weather such as heat or severe cold, rain, sleet, and snow
Able to complete repetitive motions with arms and legs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to a noise level that is moderate to loud. About 95% of the work is performed outdoors daily and in seasonally extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, as well as rain and other environmental elements, driving from one location to another in traffic and weather conditions normal to this region.

An estimated 5% of the time is spent in an office with a controlled environment.

Physical hazards include dangerous equipment, noise and vibration, exposure to fumes, gases, chemicals, dust and dirt. The employee will be expected to wear proper protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protective eyewear, gloves, protective footwear, hard hat and reflective safety vest.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE

Successful development and implementation of objectives; continuous growth in service provided
Appropriate and positive interaction with staff, management, volunteers, community groups and professional associates and private citizens
Accomplishment of job functions in an effective and timely manner
Effectiveness in establishing priorities, working on multiple assignments and concurrent projects, appropriately completing assigned tasks
Exercise of sound judgment in the absence of specific guidelines
Demonstrated ability to thoroughly analyze problems; to meet demanding and changing deadlines in spite of interruptions
Compliance with established policies and procedures
Ability to work alone or with a team

Walker County, Georgia Government

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