Grounds Employee

Lebanon Community School Corporation•Lebanon, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties in the development and maintenance of the grounds, drives, walks and parking areas of the district properties. Operates heavy equipment in the performance of job duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Three to five years experience in operating lawn maintenance equipment.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
Ability to hear and listen to detailed information through oral communication.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
Ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled manual duties requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of groundskeeping techniques, tools, equipment and safety precautions.
Mows grass; trims grass and performs weeding around sidewalks, buildings, and shrubbery; prunes shrubbery, trees and limbs; removes clippings; plants and removes shrubbery; removes debris from sidewalks; uses equipment to load trucks, performs grading work and snow removal.
Uses front loaders, backhoe, dump trucks, and tractors.
Hauls and spreads stone in maintenance of driveways; hauls and spreads bark and/or mulch plants and public areas.
Assists in preparation of athletic field(s) for special events.
Removes trash/rubbish from district locations as scheduled.
Sprays and/or applies fertilizer, pesticides, etc. as directed.
Completes required reports detailing time and materials used.
Follows safety rules in use of equipment.
Maintains grounds maintenance equipment, tools and machinery in proper working condition; reports major repair needs to supervisor.