Grounds Supervisor for GCSS Maintenance and Operations Department for the 2026-2027 School Year

- Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial - Date Posted:
10/26/2026 - Location:
Gainesville City School District M & O - Date Available:
TBD - Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
- Maintains a playable turf for all sports fields in the Gainesville City School System.
- Responsible for issuing a detailed regiment for all sports fields to the Director of Maintenance and Operations.
- Responsible for maintaining all irrigation for sports field in Gainesville City School System.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining all chemical required.
- Responsible for creating a budget for equipment, maintenance of equipment, personnel, chemicals, etc.
- Responsible for scheduling bleacher inspections.
- Responsible for scheduling any lighting maintenance.
- Responsible for opening gates for scheduled events and staffing these events.
- Responsible for overseeing the cleaning of Bobby Gruhn field before and after scheduled events.
- Responsible for making sure the restrooms, field house, concession stands, and press box at Bobby Gruhn Field are maintained to Gainesville City Schools' expectations.
- Responsible for supervising and scheduling field maintenance crew.
- Handles all duties in a timely and organized manner. Email To A Friend Print Version
- Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, e.g. edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting.
- Performs custodial tasks, i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls, changing light bulbs, cleaning air filters.
- May perform minor maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment and other City property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines, e.g., plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation systems.
- May operate a wide variety of light equipment and machinery, e.g., automobiles, pick-up truck, fork lift, lawn mower.
- May utilize a wide variety of manual, gas and electric powered hand tools, e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer, leaf blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmer, edger.
- Performs a variety of labor intensive work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals. Cleans, maintains and adjusts tools, equipment and machinery, e.g., maintains fluids, performs general servicing and minor repairs.
- Participates in the set-up and removal of tables, chairs, stages, etc. for daily meetings and classes.
- Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous condition, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks.
- Required to work late hours, week-ends, and emergency response. Must be able to respond to emergency and after-hour calls on nights, weekends and holidays.
- Obtains oral and written quotes in the procurement process of parts, materials, and equipment according to City policies.
- Responsible for ensuring all work and activities are performed safely and in accordance with City policies.
- Completes all required paperwork to include work orders and monthly reports. May perform duties of Maintenance Worker 1.
- Must function in severe weather conditions and have the ability to respond to hazardous/risky situations and perform mitigation efforts in emergencies.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Performs other duties assigned. Follow all safety procedures. REQUIRED
| Grounds Supervisor for GCSS Maintenance and Operations Department for the 2026-2027 School Year | JobID: 1474 |
Gainesville City School System
Grounds Supervisor
Job Title: Grounds Supervisor
Work Schedule: 235 days
Location: Athletic Fields and School Grounds Departments
Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Operations
Salary Schedule: Coordinator Pay Scale
FLSA Status: Exempt
Primary Function:
Supervise the daily operations of athletic fields and school grounds departments.
Essential Duties:
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Certification/Licensure:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Medium Work: Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or moving 10-25 pounds frequently. Heavy Work: Occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds, and/or frequently moving 25-50 pounds, and/or constantly moving 10-20 pounds.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.