Posting Opens April 3, 2024 Posting Closes June 30, 2024
 
The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Temporary Grounds/Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Services Department, Job Code 289. Starting Salary TBD, Collective Bargaining Unit – none. 
This is a School Employees Retirement System position.
 
Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. 
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. This position will work Monday through Friday day shift hours throughout the summer months. For further information, please contact Steven Keenan, Foreman Grounds Maintenance, 330-761-2977. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• REQUIRED: Graduation from an accredited high school or GED;
• REQUIRED: Possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points;
• REQUIRED: Must be able to lift, move and/or carry up to 100 pounds;
• REQUIRED: Must be able to operate various types of electrical and gas operated equipment;
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance/landscaping operations and equipment preferred.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Reports to the Foreman in the department in which he/she is assigned;
• Assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner;
• Assist with building moves (packing, transporting boxes and furniture);
• Assist in lawn mowing, landscaping, etc., at all facilities;
• Install and repair all guardrails, playground equipment and chain link fences on property owned by the Board of Education;
• Repair cracks and holes in asphalt with hot and cold patch;
• Stock and restock furniture, take inventory, assemble new furniture and repair broken furniture;
• Operates various types of lawn mowers, seeding, aerating, and fertilizing equipment;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels;
• Knowledge of the effective and safe operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment;
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Grounds Foreman or designee.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, SECTION 102, PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL AT (330) 761-2935. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/TTD, PLEASE USE THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE, 1-800-750-0750.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.