Districtwide Grounds Worker I

•1.0 FTE Fayette County Public Schools

GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT

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Fayette County Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5936125

Application Deadline:

Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION

•Grounds Worker I To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Grounds Worker I Job Class Code:

7628

Position Type:

Hourly Job Type:

Classified Pay Grade

• : G 03 (

•salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To:

Superintendent's Designee Supervises:

N/A Work Calendar Name:

12 month hourly FT Days in work calendar: 251 JOB SUMMARY Perform routine grounds maintenance duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform routine grounds maintenance duties as directed. Prune and trim trees, hedges, shrubs, and boundary fences as directed. Operate hedge trimmer, hand and power tools and snow removal equipment; make routine adjustments and minor repairs to equipment. Remove trash from grounds and sweep walkways after grounds work is complete. Assist in snow and ice removal from parking lots. Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF

Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping. Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and trimming. Understand and operate equipment and materials used in groundskeeping work. Health and safety regulations

ABILITY TO

Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and trimming. Perform routine and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties. Lift heavy objects. Use a variety of tools and machines utilized in the basic trade. Safely operate power equipment. Perform heavy physical labor. Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns and athletic fields.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Certificate Licenses or Certifications:

N/A Special Requirements:

N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

7/2011 7/2012 5/2025 The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Please see the salary schedule here. A Salary Estimator is available here

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$17.66 to $26.55

Per Hour Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Carlos Cooper

GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT

Email:

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