Head Groundskeeper - Grounds Maintenance

Gwinnett County Public Schools • Suwanee, GA

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About The Position

Ensure completion of landscape and grounds maintenance and other assignments for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) properties through the supervision of groundskeepers and private contractors. 1. Work as directed in planning, executing, and reporting landscape maintenance and construction projects around and in school system buildings. a. Plan and direct crew assignments. b. Assist the Grounds Site Project Manager with planning and directing contractors. c. Plan the maintenance of vegetation by fertilizing, pruning, watering, and transplanting as needed. d. Control pests through various methods including the safe application of pesticides. e. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records as directed. 2. Assume responsibility for materials, supplies, and equipment issued for work by crews in assigned zone. a. Account for all zone tools, machinery, materials, and supplies issued. b. Maintain all zone tools and machinery in proper working order. c. Remain knowledgeable of the location of all zone tools, materials, and machinery. 3. Execute projects by utilizing a variety of power tools appropriate to grounds maintenance. a. Utilize mowers, trimmers, pruners, cleaners, sprayers, and blowers. b. Utilize tools appropriate for ground preparation and planting. 4. Maintain and improve groundskeeping skills and abilities. a. Maintain knowledge of current pesticide procedures and hazards. b. Learn how to utilize new equipment safely. c. Learn how to utilize unfamiliar equipment safely. 5. Coordinate and cooperate with other members in completing assignments. a. Train groundskeepers in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and materials necessary for completion of assignments and projects. b. Train groundskeepers in proper safety procedures when using power tools, hazardous supplies, or in other dangerous circumstances. c. Advise people in the line of supervision concerning the efficient and safe operations of the department. 6. Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district employees. a. Maintain open lines of communication and cooperation. 7. Be on call for necessary work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Georgia Class C driver's license and valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Valid Georgia Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators license (Pesticide CAT.24) required within 90 days.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience as a foreman or in a similar role of a grounds maintenance crew in a large-scale commercial, municipal, or industrial landscape maintenance operation required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Ability to manage and lead work crews
• Ability to use landscape maintenance equipment
• Ability to identify and maintain various plants
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Ability to write work orders
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to read and follow herbicide application instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Training and/or education in landscape maintenance, horticulture, or turf grass management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed in planning, executing, and reporting landscape maintenance and construction projects around and in school system buildings.
• Assume responsibility for materials, supplies, and equipment issued for work by crews in assigned zone.
• Execute projects by utilizing a variety of power tools appropriate to grounds maintenance.
• Maintain and improve groundskeeping skills and abilities.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other members in completing assignments.
• Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district employees.
• Be on call for necessary work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED