Grounds Maintenance Worker - Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant (Water Quality)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $16.340 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 508

This position is eligible to receive hazardous duty supplemental pay at $90/month ($0.52 per hour) upon hire.

SALARY

The minimum salary is $21.138 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 517

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 15, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual unskilled to semi-skilled labor for the general maintenance and repairs of LFUCG water quality facilities, equipment, grounds and roads.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• No experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine ground maintenance at water quality facilities, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, and general landscaping tasks
• Maintain site cleanliness and safety by removing litter, debris, and invasive vegetation from plant perimeters, stormwater channels, roadsides, fences, and sidewalks
• Carry out basic facility upkeep by replacing light bulbs, batteries, ceiling tiles, other small building components, and perform minor repairs, as needed
• Operate and perform basic upkeep on mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other equipment while following safety and regulatory guidelines
• Performs routine custodial and cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and maintaining common areas, storage rooms, and workspaces
• Supports seasonal and emergency response snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and facility readiness
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.
• Some positions may be required to perform snow removal duties during weather emergencies.
• Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
• All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

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Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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