Maintenance II

Primary Purpose: Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas driver’s license
High School Diploma/GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand written instructions
Ability to communicate (verbally)
Ability to operate tractor, skid-steer and mini excavator preferred
Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools
Ability to work independently

Experience:

1 year preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in painting and chalking sports fields
• Paint and stencil parking lots
• Trim and remove trees
• Maintain and repair playground equipment
• Assist in fencing and concrete work
• Crosstrain with maintenance III staff as time allows
• Minimal mowing and weed trimming
• Distribute playground surface material
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish and refuse from district facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Other

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Assist General Maintenance staff when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used: Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, and aerator. Light truck or van.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.