Groundskeeper

Int/Ext: INTERNAL (Only Current Merit Status Marshall County Employees May Apply)

The Marshall County Personnel Board is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper position in the Maintenance/Armory department. The Groundskeeper maintains County grounds and buildings by mowing grass, washing down buildings, shampooing carpets, replacing HVAC filters, cleaning offices, and moving furniture.

• Performs a variety of assigned tasks according to an established schedule to ensure that County grounds and facilities are maintained.
• Maintains grounds of County buildings and parks.
• Washes down outside of County buildings.
• Cleans offices in County buildings.
• Replaces HVAC filters in County buildings.
• Shampoos or steam cleans carpets.
• Moves furniture in County buildings.
• Assists with building maintenance as needed.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in building and grounds maintenance, which included cleaning of buildings interiors and exteriors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Alabama driver's license and a driving record suitable for insurability.

Special Requirements:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted methods of commercial cleaning of buildings.
• Knowledge of products and equipment used in cleaning buildings.
• Knowledge of lawn maintenance equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures associated with commercial cleaning.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lawn maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

The work is heavy and requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following additional physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking at a level to convey information, standing, stooping, talking at a level to exchange ideas, shouting in order to be heard, visual acuity to the level of inspecting small parts, and at a level to determine accuracy and thoroughness of work and walking .

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment. Work requires traveling between locations. Work may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal/wildlife attacks, animal bites, or rude/hostile citizens.

The Marshall County Personnel Board is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper position in the Maintenance/Armory department. The Groundskeeper maintains County grounds and buildings by mowing grass, washing down buildings, shampooing carpets, replacing HVAC filters, cleaning offices, and moving furniture.

• Performs a variety of assigned tasks according to an established schedule to ensure that County grounds and facilities are maintained.
• Maintains grounds of County buildings and parks.
• Washes down outside of County buildings.
• Cleans offices in County buildings.
• Replaces HVAC filters in County buildings.
• Shampoos or steam cleans carpets.
• Moves furniture in County buildings.
• Assists with building maintenance as needed.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in building and grounds maintenance, which included cleaning of buildings interiors and exteriors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Alabama driver's license and a driving record suitable for insurability.

Special Requirements:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted methods of commercial cleaning of buildings.
• Knowledge of products and equipment used in cleaning buildings.
• Knowledge of lawn…