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Thank you for your interest in our Maintenance - Lead Grounds position
Job Summary:
The Maintenance - Lead Grounds is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a outdoor environment, overseen by Director of Maintenance, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.
All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Maintenance Lead Grounds
Salary Schedule: CLSJ
Department: Maintenance
Job Code: 445608
Reports To: Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor
Work Schedule: Annual/8 hours per day
Grade/Level: D2608
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Primary Function: Coordinate and support groundskeepers under the supervision of the Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Indoor and outdoor work environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, feel, talk, hear, crawl, and to read a variety of printed and coded materials
Seasonal hear and cold or adverse weather conditions
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all types of weather including hot, cold, rainy, humid, and dry conditions
Lifting to 75lbs.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Must possess a valid driver's license, have dependable transportation, and have a good driving record
Knowledge of tractors, grasses, landscaping, shrubs, and fertilizers
Knowledge of approved pesticides and herbicides and application
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate and lead groundskeepers under the supervision of the Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor
Develop a consistent cutting schedule and accurate pesticide application records
Ensure contract services are performed routinely as required by contract documents
Perform quality control inspections of all work
Safely load, unload, and secure all equipment, tools, and other items to be transported, either by vehicle or trailer
Mow, trim, prune, mulch, seed, fertilize, weed, and plan in a manner which will maintain an esthetically pleasing appearance of the grounds
Apply pre-emergent, herbicides and pesticides appropriately
Pick up and deliver a variety of furniture, equipment, supplies and materials, debris and waste materials including large surplus items and scrap metal to appropriate facility for disposal or recycling
Deliver equipment and various materials to warehouse facilities as requested; tag, shelve and store items in appropriately
Monitor inventory levels of maintenance and grounds materials and supplies
Communicate problems/concerns with equipment to appropriate manager/supervisor
Make recommendations which will improve job performance and/or equipment reliability as appropriate
Maintain all tools and equipment used in performance of job responsibilities
Estimate time, material and supply needs to complete assigned jobs
Maintain materials inventory and order materials as directed
Report immediately to supervisor any potential facility safety issues
Communication with supervisors, and other staff is professional, accurate, and timely
Work without constant direction and is efficient in utilizing time
Completes required work tickets, reports, daily log, in a manner that is accurate and completed within required timelines
Work is completed in a professional manner and consistent with PCSD maintenance department guidelines.
Demonstrates sound judgement and is professional in dress, word, and actions.
Professional on the job site which includes timely arrival/departure, maintaining appropriate safety measures, site is clean, and regular communication with supervisors and school administration.
Employee is dependable as it relates to punctuality and daily attendance
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.