TITLE: Groundskeeper

QUALIFICATIONS: Some knowledge of a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks. Self motivated. Good character.

REPORTS TO: Lead Groundskeeper

JOB GOAL: To assist in maintaining grounds at all District Seven facilities, to include all fields, in the best possible condition and to perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cutting grasses both with tractor and push mower.

2. Edge and trim sidewalks, curbs, etc.

3. Prune shrubs as directed.

4. Drive dump truck.

5. Operate small equipment related to grounds work and turf care.

6. Keep athletic fields in pristine condition.

7. Set up and stripe fields for band, football, lacrosse, and soccer.

8. Must be able to lay off fields for football, lacrosse, and soccer.

9. Keep district equipment related to your site in good working order.

10. Police grounds and take care of trash pickup on a daily basis.

11. Maintain a good relationship with fellow workers, Athletic Director, and Coaches.

12. Have or be able to obtain within six (6) months, a CDL.

13. Obtain and maintain chemical applications regulatory requirements.

14. Assist with installation of small landscaping projects.

15. Must be able to follow instructions, both written and oral.

16. Must be able to perform all assigned duties.

17. Must be available for after-hours emergencies.

18. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Operations.

19. Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

TERMS: Twelve months, salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in compliance with the Board’s policy on evaluation and classified personnel.

Your application will be processed when we are in receipt of the items listed below:

1. Completed Application via Spartanburg School District 7 website at www.spartanburg7.org.

2. A 2-Step Tuberculin skin test that has been completed within the last year. This can be uploaded to your application or submitted to the Human Resources Department.
3. Copies of transcripts verifying your educational background. This can be uploaded to your application or submitted to the Human Resources Department.
4. Two (2) references that are familiar with your work performance (at least one professional). You MUST provide emails for your references via the application process.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OVER 60 DAYS WILL BE DEACTIVATED.

Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.