Grounds - Lead Crew

Job Title Grounds – Lead Crew Wage/Hour Status Non-Exempt Reports To Dept. Head – Grounds Pay Grade DO 3 – 260 Days Location Service Center Primary Purpose To provide students with an attractive and safe natural environment in which to learn. Qualifications Education/Certification: Preferred High School Diploma or G.E.D. Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier. Experience: One (1) year experience groundskeeper preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read English. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Major Responsibilities and Duties Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping: Maintain and care for school grounds. Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer if needed. Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance. Experiment with different varieties of lawn and flower seeds to determine those best suited to the soil. Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and improve appearance. Mow lawns with power mower. Connect sprinkler equipment and water lawns and flower beds. Inspect flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests. Shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways and spread sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping. Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse. Safety: Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Tools/Equipment Used Lawnmowers; weed eaters; leaf blowers; other lawn care equipment; district vehicle Physical Demands Posture: frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Motion: frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, overhead reaching; frequent driving. Lifting: heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over) on a daily basis. Environment Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel. Supervisory Responsibilities None #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District