Grounds Maintenance Worker (Part-time)

Description

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a part-time Grounds Maintenance Worker within the Building Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for maintaining the grounds of county-owned buildings and facilities to ensure a clean, attractive, and well-kept environment for employees and visitors.

Major Duties

• Rakes and blows leaves around county building, grounds, and parking lots.
• Mows grass of all county property along with edging and weed eating.
• Picks up trash and debris on the grounds.
• Spreads fertilizer across lawns around county buildings.
• Uses herbicides to control weeds and pesticides on ant beds.
• Inspects and services irrigation systems; installs new valves, bodies; repairs broken pipes; and sets timers at control station.
• Plants and transplants trees and bushes.
• Completes daily inspection of county vehicle and sixteen-foot trailer to haul equipment.
• Washes and inspects other county vehicles as needed.
• Inspects all equipment before use.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment including sharpening mower blades, changing oil and spark plugs, and cleaning air filters.
• Affords assistance in the supervision of community service workers who are assigned to grounds maintenance.
• Paints parking lot lines and curbs when needed.
• Moves furniture and sets up tables and chairs for meetings and events when needed.
• Cleans and sets up voting precincts for voting and other county requirements.
• Assists in cleaning up spills and other messes within county building after custodian crew has left for the day.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge of county safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of landscaping and cleaning practices.
• Knowledge of the use of chemicals, avoiding dangerous interactions, and proper disposal methods.
• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling procedures to avoid injuries.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

• Skill in using various types of landscaping and cleaning equipment, tools and materials.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.
• Work requires the use of protective devices such as ear protection, masks, goggles, and gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. More than one (1) year of related experience required.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Pay and Schedule

This is a part-time position working up to 29 hours per week and paid at $18.64/hour. The typical work schedule is 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 6:00 - 11:00 AM on Friday (schedule may be flexible). As a part-time position, there are no benefits. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at (912) 391-1247 or hr@libertycountyga.gov.