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Having an electrical license is preferred but not required.

MAINTENANCE WORKER - GROUNDS
Logan County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED: Board Order #79, 2-10-15
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment; to perform complex grounds maintenance and gardening functions and activities; and to do other related work as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate a variety of power grounds equipment, including large gang mowers, tractors, back hoe equipment, and sweepers.
Perform a variety of specialized functions using a variety of tractor attachments.
May drive a truck with a trailer attachment in transporting heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment from work site to work site.
Service grounds maintenance equipment and make minor adjustments and repairs, and perform a variety of preventative maintenance functions.
Mow large fields and sweep large areas of asphalt and concrete.
Dig trenches for new gas lines, water mains, and electrical lines, and back fill the trenches as the various lines are laid.
Fill, level, smooth, and prepare areas for sidewalks, approaches, slabs, and in preparing landscaped areas for the planting of lawns and a variety of plants, shrubs, and trees.
May smooth and level athletic fields and running tracks
May spray for weeds and insect control.
May move furniture and equipment and perform other grounds maintenance functions.
Perform snow removal from parking lots and sidewalks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operation, use, and maintenance of heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment;
Methods, procedures, materials, and tools commonly utilized in grounds maintenance and gardening work;
Safe working methods and procedures.
Ability to:
Skillfully and safely operate and maintain large grounds equipment and use a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening tools;
Perform heavy manual work functions pertaining to grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and gardening work;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
MAINTENANCE WORKER - GROUNDS
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position
classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
?Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 75 to 100 pounds of
force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
?Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
?This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding,
and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
?Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral
information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle
and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
?Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may
occasionally be experienced.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the
essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience in the operation of large grounds equipment, tractors, trucks, and
large power mowers used in performing grounds maintenance and gardening work.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License Requirement
Possession of a valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Condition of Employment
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.