What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site and Grounds Worker III (Crew Leader) position at Wicomico County Public Schools?
SALARY (Non-negotiable)
$38,417 - $61,963 includes benefits package
Pay Grade 7
HOURS
40 hours, 12 months, 260 days
Contract Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit.
FLSA: Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively using the English language when deemed necessary.
- Possession of a valid CDL license (minimum class B).
- Ability to maintain accurate daily records.
- General knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the grounds keeping trade.
- Must successfully complete a course in the operations of a forklift given by the Board of Education’s Facilities Department.
- Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to climb ladders and work at various heights.
- Ability to operate an electronic work order system using a digital handheld operating system.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage work and safety of 3-4 staff daily.
- Drive truck/trailer combinations between Wicomico County Board of Education sites.
- Maintain truck/trailer and all equipment to meet DOT requirements.
- Plan assigned work requests, assignment of employee tasks and crew record keeping.
- Report all personnel problems to the Maintenance Manager and or Maintenance Foreman.
- Report all equipment, truck, trailer maintenance, and safety issues daily.
- Maintain inventory of all assigned tools and equipment.
- Function independently or a part of a work crew engaged in school district property maintenance projects and tasks.
- Perform grounds maintenance activities, i.e., cutting, mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, and planting foliage.
- Perform shrubbery and tree maintenance activities, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches.
- Perform pavement and asphalt maintenance activities, i.e. cutting out edges, patching sidewalks, patching potholes.
- Perform structural maintenance activities, i.e., repairing fences and gates, preparing athletic fields.
- Operate various electric, gas and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers, power washers.
- Operate truck with snow plow.
- Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized
- Have knowledge of pesticides & herbicides with the ability to keep spraying records for the MDA. Must possess or obtain a certified applicator license for pesticides/herbicides within 18 months of hire.
- Ensure adherence to principles and practices of safe use and operation of equipment, tools, and materials.
- Assist Operations/Maintenance personnel as assigned.
- Maintain regular on-time attendance.
- Perform related work as required.