Districtwide Grounds Worker - FTE

Fayette County Public Schools GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT - Lexington, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5936125

Final date to receive applications: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

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* 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

Perform routine grounds maintenance duties.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

• N/A

N/A

• 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.

1/1999

• 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.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.66 to $26.55 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Maintenance

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Carlos Cooper
• GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT
• Email: carlos.cooperchools.us