Wayne County Public Schools

Job Specifications

Title: Grounds Keeper I

Qualifications: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, palnts and grasses.

Requirements

Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
Must have a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Must be able to operate power tools and lawn equipment

Reports to: Grounds Keeper Leader

Job Goal: An employee in this class uses simple tools to maintain grounds, including planting, cultivating, pruning, and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. Assignments are generally routine and repetitive in nature. Detailed instructions are given, and problems are referred to a supervisor. Work performance is inspected and evaluated based on grounds appearance, and errors are quickly revealed. The employee receives direct supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Cuts lawns
Trims and edges
Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs
Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves
Cleans grounds and removes litter
Shovels snow from walks and driveways
Spreads salt and sand on public pathways to prevent ice buildup
Plants include grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
Waters' lawn, shrubs, and flowers
Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices
Working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
Ability to make minor repairs to lawn mowers, hoses, rakes, pruners, and sprayers
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to use and sharpen gardening tools

Terms of Employment: 12-month work year/At Will Employee.FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 56: ($34,413.60 - $43,459.68)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local polity on the evaluation of personnel

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