Custodian (Grounds)

POSITION: Custodian (Grounds)

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

Position Title: Custodian (Grounds)

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required. At least one year of experience in the lawn maintenance field. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Applicants should be proficient in backing an equipment trailer.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a variety of general lawn maintenance work to include mowing and trimming grass on school grounds, trimming/pruning shrubbery and trees, edging sidewalks, raking, and removing leaves, and clearing debris from storm drains.
• Assist with the application of herbicides to school grounds and maintain appropriate usage records as required.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance activities with other maintenance employees and school employees.
• Perform minor repairs on lawn maintenance equipment.
• Responds to after hour emergencies and works over as needed.
• Willingness to accept and fulfill additional assignments as requested by immediate supervisor or maintenance director.

Physical Requirements:

To carry out the essential job functions for this position, the successful candidate must be able to:

• walk, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch.
• lift light to heavy objects, with or without assistance.
• work in various inside/outside environments (heat/cold) and be subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• safely work in situations where they may be exposed to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment.
• safely work in conditions where there is occasional exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, oils, chemicals, and other allergens.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the standard practices and methods used in the lawn maintenance trade.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle when towing a trailer or heavy equipment.
• Ability to safely operate various types of lawn mowers, tractors, aerial/scissor lifts, and gas-powered grounds maintenance tools (blowers, trimmers, edgers, and chain saws).
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders and instruction manuals and to use good judgement to prioritize and complete work assignments safely and expeditiously.
• Use good oral communication skills and interact professionally with administrators, other school employees, students, and the public.
• Must be punctual and adhere to established working hours, attend work regularly without undue absenteeism, be productive and effectively manage time, and demonstrate a cheerful and cooperative attitude.
• Working hours during the cutting season (March - October) may vary. During the off season, working hours will be the same as other maintenance trades.
• Successful applicant must be able to pass a complete background check. All employees are to adhere to ALL RCS Board of Education policies. These policies are located on the RCS website under District Information. Click on the link for BOE Policy Manual.