Maintenance - Lead Grounds

Position Title: Maintenance Lead Grounds

Salary Schedule: CLSJ

Department: Maintenance

Job Code: 445608

Reports To: Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor

Work Schedule: Annual/8 hours per day

Grade/Level:  D2608

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Primary Function: Coordinate and support groundskeepers under the supervision of the Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors

Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, feel, talk, hear, crawl, and to read a variety of printed and coded materials

Seasonal hear and cold or adverse weather conditions

Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all types of weather including hot, cold, rainy, humid, and dry conditions

Lifting to 75lbs.

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

Must possess a valid driver's license, have dependable transportation, and have a good driving record                          

Knowledge of tractors, grasses, landscaping, shrubs, and fertilizers                                                   

Knowledge of approved pesticides and herbicides and application                                                    

Coordinate and lead groundskeepers under the supervision of the Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor

Develop a consistent cutting schedule and accurate pesticide application records

Ensure contract services are performed routinely as required by contract documents

Perform quality control inspections of all work

Safely load, unload, and secure all equipment, tools, and other items to be transported, either by vehicle or trailer

Mow, trim, prune, mulch, seed, fertilize, weed, and plan in a manner which will maintain an esthetically pleasing appearance of the grounds

Apply pre-emergent, herbicides and pesticides appropriately

Pick up and deliver a variety of furniture, equipment, supplies and materials, debris and waste materials including large surplus items and scrap metal to appropriate facility for disposal or recycling

Deliver equipment and various materials to warehouse facilities as requested; tag, shelve and store items in appropriately

Monitor inventory levels of maintenance and grounds materials and supplies

Communicate problems/concerns with equipment to appropriate manager/supervisor

Make recommendations which will improve job performance and/or equipment reliability as appropriate

Maintain all tools and equipment used in performance of job responsibilities

Estimate time, material and supply needs to complete assigned jobs

Maintain materials inventory and order materials as directed

Report immediately to supervisor any potential facility safety issues

Communication with supervisors, and other staff is professional, accurate, and timely

Work without constant direction and is efficient in utilizing time

Completes required work tickets, reports, daily log, in a manner that is accurate and completed within required timelines

Work is completed in a professional manner and consistent with PCSD maintenance department guidelines.

Demonstrates sound judgement and is professional in dress, word, and actions.

Professional on the job site which includes timely arrival/departure, maintaining appropriate safety measures, site is clean, and regular communication with supervisors and school administration.

Employee is dependable as it relates to punctuality and daily attendance

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee