What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Groundskeeping Maintenance Technician position at MAINTENANCE?
Our Maintenance Team is seeking hourly support in the Grounds Department who will play a key role in maintaining safe, clean, and attractive outdoor environments across all school division properties. Responsibilities may include mowing and turf care, landscaping, tree and shrub maintenance, irrigation support, debris removal, and seasonal grounds tasks such as snow and ice management. The role requires attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and a commitment to creating well-maintained grounds that enhance the overall learning environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Keeps the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and grounds properly maintained at all times.
- Maintains an inventory of all chemical and general building supplies, equipment and fuel
- Requisitions replacements for supplies on appropriate forms far enough in advance to ensure timely delivery that will not hinder the maintenance of the building.
- Complies with the local codes and ordinances pertaining to the storage, disposal and recycling of trash, rubbish and waste.
- Assists with removing snow during inclement weather from parking areas, including unloading sand and rock salt.
- Performs miscellaneous duties such as courier service, and delivery of equipment, furniture, and supplies to school.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current (valid, non-expired) Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement
- Two (2) years of experience working in maintenance, ideally within a public school system or other Educational setting
Special Requirements:
- The employee must pass a yearly physical and participate fully in the drug/alcohol screening program.
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: This position is classified as an as hourly support role. The schedule for this position will be considered part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis. This position is evaluated annually.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (Bronze Minimum Value Plan)
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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