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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

• All employees are to adhere to ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website here: Board Policies

Employment will require an extensive background check.