Groundskeeper - Dougherty County School System : Job Details

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds KeeperDate Posted: 4/23/2024Location: Facilities Maintenance & Capital ProjectsPOSITION ANNOUNCEMENT April 23, 2024 POSITION: Groundskeeper LOCATION: Facilities JOB SUMMARY: The Groundskeeper will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of outdoor spaces, ensuring they are clean, safe, and visually appealing.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent;

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, equipment and tools of grounds care and landscaping maintenance required;

Two years of experience in grounds care and landscaping maintenance;

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Physically able to perform standard tasks of the trade;

Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License and a good driving record;

Ability to read work orders, basic operating instructions and chemical mixing instructions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates vehicles and/or power equipment such as push mowers, zero-turn mowers, tractors, front end loaders, twin axle vehicles, chain saws, hedge clippers, pruning saws, weed eaters, edgers, and backpack blowers for performing grounds care and landscaping maintenance;

Uses hand tools such as post hole diggers, rakes, shovels, and axes;

Mows school and administrative building campuses;

Trims tree limbs, shrubbery, vines on fences and structures;

Prepares ground for planting and plants grass, flowers, bulbs, shrubs and trees to produce attractive grounds;

Cultivates, fertilizes, prunes and performs other related duties in the care and maintenance of shrubs and trees throughout the site;

Collects and disposes of leaves, limbs, and other debris from grounds. Clears storm drains and traps of debris;

Applies insecticides by use of sprayer as directed and by adhering to necessary safety precautions;

Maintains all tools and equipment assigned in a secure, clean and orderly manner;

Responsible for maintaining the required uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and attitude at all times;

Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Services Supervisor SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on May 6, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE. THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY. The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations. Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.About Us: The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches. Important Note: This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.