li>Assist in the operation of various types of lawn mowers, seeding, aerating, and fertilizing equipment; Assist in operation of the truck with plow, salt spreader, or snow blower to remove snow and ice from the various Board of Education properties; Receive, store and distribute all grounds materials, supplies and equipment; Inventory equipment and supplies; Responsible for the inspection, care, condition, appearance, repair and/or replacement of physical equipment, buildings, facilities and grounds; Attend meetings and seminars as required; Recommend materials, supplies and equipment needed for completing custodial and/or maintenance work; Assist in the development and operation of maintenance records and reports; Serve as a source of information on areas involving grounds; Maintain safety and maintenance records; Help to determine and initiate the proper action to be taken effectively and expeditiously to complete repairs in accordance with school policy, sound maintenance practices, priority and urgency of operations; Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy; Maintain respect at all times for confidential information (e.g., personnel information); Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents; Preparation of athletic fields for competition; Conduct movement of furniture, equipment, supplies and inter-school mail; Ability to listen effectively, actively; Ability to problem solve; Ability to work effectively with others; Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to work independently; Knowledge of city ordinances as the pertain to above outlined responsibilities; Knowledge of the proper care and storage of chemicals; Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels; Knowledge of the effective and safe operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment; Knowledge of the component parts of the equipment used, its performance limits, and the preventive maintenance necessary to keep it in operation; Perform related duties as assigned by the Grounds Foreman or designee. POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Reports to the Foreman in the department in which he/she is assigned;
- Ensure safety of students;
- Assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner;
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation;
- Assist in lawn mowing at all facilities;
- Responsible for service and maintenance of trucks, tractors and lawn mowers and participates in shoveling and painting and repairing equipment;
- Install and repair all guardrails, playground equipment and chain link fences on property owned by the Board of Education;
- Repair cracks and holes in asphalt with hot and cold patch;
- Repair concrete steps, landing, and walls;
- Assist and operate the rollers and graders to prepare tracks for track season;
- Assist in the operation of the bucket truck to repair flag poles, hang banners/flags, remove trees and/or tree limbs, etc.