What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker position at Fayette County Administration?
Grounds Maintenance Worker
BG/10 - 640
Building & Grounds
JOB SUMMARY
This position assists in the maintenance of county parks, sports fields, and grounds.
MAJOR DUTIES
1. Operates light and heavy machinery including commercial mowers, backhoes, tractors, weed eaters, blowers,
and others.
2. Assists in the application of herbicides and pesticides.
3. Repairs fences, playground equipment, and sidewalks.
4. Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
5. Refurbishes sports fields.
6. Lays sod.
7. Aerates and top dresses fields.
8. Removes litter and trash from parks and county buildings.
9. Installs landscaping.
10. Prunes trees and shrubs.
11. Deliver voting booths to precinct locations.
12. Raises and lowers flags at county buildings.
13. Pours concrete.
14. Vacuums leaves.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
1. Knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures.
2. Knowledge of hand and power tools.
3. Knowledge of heavy and light equipment.
4. Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
5. Skill in interpersonal relations.
6. Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-
checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final
results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws, codes, rules, and regulations. These guidelines are generally
clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
• The work consists of related grounds maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of
- The purpose of this position is to assist in grounds maintenance duties. Success in this position contributes to
a safe and well-maintained work environment for county personnel.
Grounds Maintenance Worker, Building & Grounds
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to provide services and resolve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The
employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high
degree of dexterity.
- The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors. The employee is exposed to
weather.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
within twelve (12) months of employment.
ADA COMPLIANCE
- Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect
the course of their work.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
- In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered
employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the
- No experience requirements.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of
vehicle or equipment operated.
