Grounds Technician Position Available In Muscogee, Georgia

Grounds Technician Housing Authority Of Co Columbus, GA Job Details Full-time $15.79 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Driver’s License Landscaping Entry level Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is general manual and limited semi-skilled work in grounds maintenance of multi-family properties. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and grounds-keeping tasks at various Housing Authority properties. Work is usually carried out as a member of a group performing basic lawn maintenance and cleaning activities, although duties may involve responsibility for working independently on specific projects. Employees in this class operate simple hand tools and small motorized equipment such as trimming, pruning and cutting machines and power mowers. Instructions from superiors are specific in nature on all but previously learned tasks, and work is subject to review for quality upon completion.

SALARY:

$15.79 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements contained here reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. The functions listed are also examples of duties that may be required and in no way imply a contractual agreement between the employer and employee or affect the at-will relationship between the parties. 1. Mows grass, trims shrubbery and trees, cleans grounds, planting and caring for grass, flowers, shrubbery and trees. 2. Performs minor maintenance tasks to assigned equipment; picks up and disposes of paper and trash around buildings. 3. Follows proper safety precautions in carrying out job duties. 4. Rakes leaves and cares for grounds, trims trees and shrubbery; may assist in check out mowers or grass cutting crews. 5. Assist with the digging of utility lines on an as-needed basis. 6. Assist in removing leftover furniture and other items from apartments where evictions and move-outs have taken place. 7. Spread ground covering at playgrounds and other areas as necessary. 8. Repair potholes on an as-needed basis. 9. Repair fencing, sidewalks, retaining walls and other site-related items as necessary. 10. Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 1.

Considerable knowledge of equipment and methods commonly used in the landscaping and lawn maintenance of multi-family properties. 2. Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and the ability to operate lawnmowers, grass trimmers and a wide range of equipment commonly used in landscaping and lawn maintenance. 3. Knowledge of elementary accident precautions applicable to grounds maintenance 4. Ability to work at elevated heights. 5. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. 6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 7. Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work 8. Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, residents and the general public. 9. Ability to understand, interpret and adhere to company policies. 10. Some skill in making minor adjustments and repairs to hand and power mowers and other unskilled repair work. 11. Ability to work while wearing protective equipment: such as safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, gloves, dust mask, weight belt, harness, chaps, steel toe shoes, respirator and any other safety equipment that may be required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The ability to read and write with some experience in the care and maintenance of buildings and/or grounds or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.

Ability to work/inspect in wet, damp, hot, cold, confined, or dusty places. 2. Ability to climb ladders or enter crawl spaces in order to gain access to work areas. 3. Ability to work while standing for extended periods of time. 4. Ability to handle large pieces of furniture, ranges and refrigerators using appliance hand trucks. 5. Ability to move or carry objects up to 50 pounds, including lifting from the ground to overhead. 6. Ability to move or carry objects in excess of 60 pounds with the assistance of a hand truck or additional persons.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1.

Must be insurable by the agency’s fleet insurance carrier. 2. Possession of valid drivers’ license. 3. Must be insurable under the Housing Authority’s fidelity bond.