What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance position at Building Services?
General Definition of Work
The grounds maintenance worker, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion installing and maintaining landscape, pruning trees and shrubs, and ensuring cleanliness and safety of outdoor areas. Position operates grounds maintenance machinery, equipment, and tools. Employee performs district-wide work to carry-out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Hourly NC 06/ Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Maintain landscaped areas consisting of lawns, bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, etc. through established practices and procedures
- Perform duties such as planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating, fertilizing, and pruning
- Inspect school grounds to remove debris such as leaves, rocks, or other debris that could become a safety hazard or detract from the appearance of the property
- Transport rubbish to the local landfill
- Assist in applying herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely
- Maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used as instructed
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities
- Assist plumbing department in repairs of irrigation systems on athletic fields
- Assist in the laying of forms, pouring and finishing concrete including sidewalks and slabs; install playground equipment and drinking fountains
- Assist in preparation and installation of mobile classrooms
- Operate motorized equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, skid steer loaders, backhoes, tractors, bush hog, finishing mowers, reel mowers, riding mowers and push mowers
- Assist in the delivery of portable lights to athletic events for extra security in addition of stationary lights
- Maintain and repair detention ponds, playground equipment, and buffer areas at all school owned sites
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Education and Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of ground-related experience required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s class “A” CDL restricted license within nine months of employment
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings