What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance ( 8 Hours/260 Days) position at Aiken County Public School District?
Join Our Team as a School Grounds Maintenance Technician: Keep Our Campus Beautiful and Safe!
Are you passionate about creating beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces? Do you enjoy hands-on work and want to make a positive impact on a school community? If so, Aiken County Public Schools is looking for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance team member to help keep our campus in top shape!
At Aiken County Public Schools, we take pride in providing our students, staff, and visitors with a clean, safe, and attractive environment. As a Grounds Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our outdoor spaces are inviting and well-maintained, supporting a vibrant learning atmosphere.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Make a Lasting Impact:
Your work will directly contribute to the beauty and safety of our school grounds. Whether it's maintaining sports fields, trimming lawns, or ensuring pathways are clear and safe, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the look and feel of our campus. - Stay Active and Engaged:
If you love working outdoors and staying active, this job is perfect for you! Each day will bring a variety of tasks, from landscaping to light maintenance, ensuring you stay engaged and energized. - Be Part of a Supportive Team:
You’ll work alongside a dedicated facilities team that takes pride in maintaining the school’s infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals to ensure our school is always looking its best for students, staff, and visitors. - Opportunities for Growth and Development:
We believe in helping our team members grow! Whether you’re interested in expanding your landscaping expertise or learning new maintenance skills, we offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - Competitive Pay and Benefits:
We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid time off. Your hard work and dedication to maintaining our school grounds will be rewarded with a strong compensation package and job stability in a school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the school’s lawns, gardens, trees, and outdoor sports facilities.
- Perform routine landscaping tasks, including mowing, trimming, planting, and watering.
- Ensure walkways, playgrounds, and parking areas are clean, safe, and free of debris.
- Perform light maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and upkeep of outdoor structures.
- Collaborate with the facilities team to prepare the grounds for school events and activities.
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely, adhering to all safety guidelines.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor maintenance.
- Knowledge of basic landscaping techniques, including lawn care, gardening, and plant maintenance.
- Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping outdoor spaces clean and well-maintained.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting and working on your feet for extended periods.
Ready to Help Us Keep Our Campus Beautiful?
If you’re excited about maintaining and improving the outdoor spaces of a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join Aiken County Public Schools as our Grounds Maintenance team member and help create a welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 months
Level 106 Pay Scale
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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