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North Carolina Jobs lists this Grounds Worker II opportunity in monroe, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Grounds Worker IIUnder general supervision, the Grounds Worker II will install and maintain landscape, prune trees and shrubs, and ensure the cleanliness and safety of all outdoor areas.Maintain landscaped areas consisting of lawns, bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, etc. through established practices and procedures.Inspect school grounds to remove debris, i.e. trash, rocks, and other items that could become a safety hazard or detract from the general appearance of the school.Operates equipment, i.e. backhoe, and vehicles over 26,000 lbs. to meet organizational needs.Operate various types of motorized equipment used in the preparation of landscaped grounds to include, but not limited to, forklifts, skid steer loaders, backhoes, tractors, bush hog, finishing mowers, reel mowers, riding mowers, and push mowers.Learn and apply techniques used in aeration of lawns, application of fertilizer, and seeding.Inspect, repair, and remove playground equipment.Construct, repair, and replaced concrete walkways.Patch asphalt driveways or basketball courts.Construct or repair fencing.Clean drainage ditches.Rake or blow leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts, and other district facilities.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Desirable Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent North Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL) Class-A Must have/maintain a safe driving record.Ability to learn methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the preparation of landscaped grounds.Ability to read a variety of work orders.Learn safe work practices.Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group.Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations.Medium to Heavy --Exert force 50-60 lbs., frequently; and up to 25 lbs., constantly; or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, a VDT screen, or other monitoring devices.Varies from indoor exposure to outside weather conditions.Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.Uneven walking/working surfaces, communicable diseases, cleaning chemicals, lifting/carrying of materials, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).In compliance with Federal Law, Union County Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Worksite address
monroe, NC, 28111, US
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