General Service Worker/Grounds

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the General Services Worker is to maintain attractive grounds areas; take steps to protect against erosion; maintain grounds for various purposes, assemblies, recreational activities (ex. track, football, graduation, field day, etc.). General Services Workers are to complete assignments in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

Requirements

Must have experience in ground maintenance, landscaping, or athletic field and maintaining landscaped areas, irrigation systems, athletic fields, and related facilities.
Safely handling and applying herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Inspecting grounds and equipment.
Responding to emergency situations.
Complying with district health and safety policies.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, operate maintenance equipment, safely transport tools and materials, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Knowledge of handling herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must be 18 years to apply.
Job related experience is required.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and ability to provide own transportation.
Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided.
Must know and follow district safety and equipment operating procedures.
Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities include close, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to sit for extended periods while performing dispatching and administrative duties.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach occasionally to access files, equipment, or communicate with staff.
Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 50lbs as needed.
Sufficient hand eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate computers, phones, radios, and other maintenance equipment.
Adequate vision, hearing, and speech to communicate effectively via phone, two-way radio, and in-person interactions.
Ability to remain alert, focused, and responsive during periods of high activity or emergencies.
The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Immediate attention to unexpected situations is expected.

Nice To Haves

Grounds maintenance, landscaping, and athletic field preparation practices.
Turf management, irrigation systems, erosion control, and drainage.
Directing and coordinating the work of assigned crews to meet schedules and performance standards.
Proper handling, application, and storage of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Safe operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
Applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and district policies.

Responsibilities

Maintain landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g. fields, parking areas, etc.) to identify repairs and/or replacement needs, maintain schedules and prevent erosion.
Clean landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, litter, etc.) to prevent flooding and remove hazards.
Maintain district properties (e.g. fields, parking areas, etc.) to maintain safe and attractive properties.
Plants various landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) to keep the areas attractive and for protection against erosion.
Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. assemblies, graduation, ball fields, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) to provide adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, athletic events and/or recreational activities.
Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Responsible for transporting items in a safe manner.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Maintain a high-performance standard while adhering to all district health and safety polices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Direct and coordinating the work of assigned crews to meet schedules and performance standards.
Inspect grounds, equipment, and systems to identify maintenance, repair, and replacement needs.
Prepare athletic fields and landscaped areas for events, activities, and daily use.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
Maintain district properties in a safe, attractive, and functional condition.
Respond effectively to emergency situations and resolve immediate concerns.
Work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.
Perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, standing, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Operating groundskeeping equipment including, but not limited to, mower, trimmer, edger, backpack blower, chainsaw, pruner, skid steer, excavator, dump truck, and tractor.
Performing routine grounds maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
Follow established procedures and work schedules.
Follow verbal and written instructions and comply with all safety requirements.
Safely transport tools, equipment, and materials.