Maintenance I (Grounds)

Georgetown County School District • Georgetown, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain grounds, fields and other outside areas of the district.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior grounds experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Valid SC Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls
• Operates a small tractor in maintaining grounds
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
• Cuts down and removes trees as required
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides
• Rakes, bags, and burns leaves
• Cleans grounds and removes litter
• Digs and refills ditches
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Waters lawn and shrubs
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Moves and carries heavy material such as pipe, lumber, gravel, sand, furniture, etc.
• Washes, cleans and maintains vehicles
• Demonstrates commitment to work by follow-ups on work orders
• Participates in educational programs and training classes
• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds
• Supervisor may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED