Grounds Position

Announcement of Vacancy for Grounds Position

Spartanburg District Six Schools

Primary Function(s):

Performs all phases of general grounds labor including but not limited, assisting in the

maintenance of pavement, ornamental plantings, grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, and fencing;

Assists in the moving of heavy equipment, assists in the removal of snow; and other

labor as directed by the supervisor(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Valid Driver’s License

Two (2) years experience in grounds work or related field

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate lawnmowers, tractors, and various other equipment.
• Assists in installation and repair of all fencing.
• Cleans fence rows and cuts grass as required throughout the school district.
• Implements tree, shrub, and weed control maintenance as directed.
• Repairs, grades, and resurfaces walks and driveways, etc.
• Assists in snow and ice removal
• Assists in installation of playground equipment as required.
• Assists in moving heavy equipment.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of ground maintenance.
• Some knowledge of the planting, cultivating, pruning, and trimming requirements of flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and squatting, climbing, reaching, and ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy weights.
• Requires working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, driving automotive equipment, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative

regulations

Terms of Employment

260 Days

Salary: Spartanburg School District Six Salary Schedule

For Application

Information: Please complete the application located on the District Website at www.spart6.org

Spartanburg School District Six does not discriminate on the basis on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of education opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws.

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