Position Type: Maintenance Date Posted: 7/28/2025 Location: Maintenance Closing Date: Until filled
Job Title: Groundskeeper Division: Operations CPI Code: 424 Salary Schedule: Classified Grade 6 Eff Date: 05/30/2025 FLSA: Non Exempt Reports to: Executive Director of Maintenance Supervises: N/A Work Days: 240 days Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) years technical school preferred Three (3) years experience required Valid Georgia driver's license Performance Duties & Responsibilities: - Maintain and operate, in a safe and responsible manner, all equipment required to cut and trim grass and shrubbery.
- Do re-seeding, grassing and fertilizing of lawn areas as required.
- Clean out and maintain storm drains as needed.
- Perform light fill and grading in leveling and erosion prevention.
- Use of pesticides and other sprays in the control of vegetation and pests.
- Maintain operator permit necessary in the performance of assigned duties.
- Routine lifting of weight in the 25-50 lb. range.
- Routine lifting of extension ladders.
- Routine seat time on mowing/grounds equipment averaging 4-6 hours daily and 20 - 30 hours weekly.
- Perform as utilityman in other tasks as required.
- Other duties as assigned by executive director or any maintenance supervisor.
Other Functions: Daily attendance and punctuality are required to ensure the goals of the work unit are met. Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the job requires 65% sitting, 25% walking/standing and 10% lifting/carrying. Evaluation: Supervisor Evaluation annually The Troup County School System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.