Groundskeeper

Durham Public Schools Maintenance Services

Job Title: Groundskeeper Grade 56

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor

Salary: Based on State and Local Salary Schedules

Status: Permanent, 12 months, Classified

Summary: Under general supervision, assists in the grounds maintenance and landscaping functions at facilities of the school system to improve appearance. Work involves the responsibility for safe efficient operation of motorized equipment such as mowers, edgers, and other types of power equipment. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Reports to the Grounds Supervisor.

Responsibilities & Duties

1. Cut grass, trim trees and bushes.

2. Check and make minor repairs to maintenance equipment.

3. Maintain playground equipment.

4. Check outside facilities for cleanliness and safety.

5. Install and maintain impact surface around playground equipment.

6. Form and pour concrete.

7. Assist with demolition and renovation projects as needed.

8. Assist with site improvement projects and/or drainage issues such as water and sewer utilities, road and pavement repairs, etc.

9. Trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls.

10. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs.

11. Clean grounds and remove litter.

12. Shovel snow from walks and driveways.

13. Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.

14. Repair fences, gates, walls and walks.

15. Clean out drainage ditches and culverts.

16. Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears.

17. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor and the Director of Maintenance Services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from supervisors.

2. Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

3. Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using hand tools.

4. Ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

5. Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

6. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

7. Ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words).

8. Request, maintain and is responsible for the inventory and accountability of material, tools, repair parts and equipment assigned and that is issued for use.

9. Inventory all tools and equipment quarterly and submit results via the appropriate supervisor(s) to the Director for consideration.

10. Must be thoroughly familiar with how to operate and maintain assigned automotive as outlined in applicable District's procedures.

11. Must have a general working knowledge of the departments work order system and the document flow associated with that system.

12. Must have general knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to the work order procedures, credit card procedures, International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures, and other departmental procedures developed and implemented.

Minimum Education, Experience and Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Valid N.C. Driver's License.

3. Valid CDL License

4. At least two (2) years experience in operating a mower, weed eater, hand and electric tools.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to exert over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

2. Listed are the frequencies of each physical activity required in the performance of the essential functions associated with this job.

F -Frequently O- Occasionally R- Rarely N- Never

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Up to 1/3 of the time Less than 1 hour per week Never occurs

Physical Activity Non-Physical Demands

Climbing/Balancing F Time Pressure O Crawling/Kneeling F Emergency Situation O Walking F Frequent Change of Tasks O Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime O Running R Performing Multiple Tasks F Standing F Simultaneously Working Closely with others as part F Sitting O of a Team Bending/Stooping F Tedious or Exacting Work F Lifting/Carrying F Noisy/Distracting Environment F Grasping/Twisting F Other (see 2 below) F Reaching F Pushing/Pulling F Fingering/Typing O Others

Environmental Factors

C F O R N D W M S N

Continuously Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Daily Several Times Several Times Seasonally Never Per Week Per Month -Health and Safety Factors- -Environmental Factors- Mechanical Hazards C Respiratory Hazards S Chemical Hazards F Extreme Temperatures S Electrical Hazards C Noise and Vibration F Fire Hazards O Wetness/Humidity S Explosives R Physical Hazards D Communicable Diseases O Physical Danger or Abuse O Other (see 1 below) R

Primary Work Location

Office Environment Vehicle Warehouse Outdoors X Shop Other (see 3 below) School/Administrative Buildings

Resource Requirements: (Place an X by what is required) Laptop Desktop computer (may be docking station with laptop) x e-mail address Outlook VPN Cell phone Pager Two-way radio iPad Office phone Fax Printer 5 digit extension 10 digit telephone number x District vehicle AS400 SharePoint Software (list Microsoft office, Adobe) Audio recording device Website access Building access key/code (for necessary building access during non –traditional hours)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

Hard hat x gloves x flash protective equipment suit occasionally __x_ steel toe shoes x safety glasses (protective goggles) x safety vests

Machines, Tools, Equipment

x Weedeaters __x_ mowers (push, walk behinds and riders) _x__ blowers, _x__ trimmers (bushes, hedges, trees)

Optional: Wi-Fi hotspot to access VPN while away from their workstation (the person may already have his/her own access)

Disclaimer

The following statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position. Signature Date DPS HR Oct 2012