DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

       Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanical equipment used in grounds work.

       Mows, trims, mulches, and edges turf areas.

       Assists in grading, fertilizing, liming, and aerating athletic fields and turf areas.

       Repairs and maintains jumping pits, track surfaces, cages, and related equipment.

       Assists with blacktop resurfacing and concrete areas.

       Maintains, repairs, and replaces chain link fences, signposts, backstops, and other playground equipment.

       Operates trucks, radios, loaders, and other equipment used in salting operations and ice and snow removal.

       Assists with moving school equipment and supplies between school locations.

       Performs all custodial functions required to maintain good housekeeping including sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing, deodorizing, and collecting and removing trash.

       Unloads supplies, delivers to proper storage areas, and positions on shelves or storage racks.

       Maintains lavatories ensuring a clean and sanitary condition.

       Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items which may require climbing in excess of fifteen feet and/or erecting scaffolding.

       Reports needed repairs.

       Executes rules and regulations and safety rules.

       Maintains operating records as requested.

       Understands and performs basic boiler and rooftop unit maintenance and operation.

       Responds and assists during emergency situations including but not limited to inclement weather assignments, vandalism and emergency repairs.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

Grade 3 of the Salary Schedule for Facilities ($31,362)

REQUIREMENTS

    High school diploma or GED.

    Two years of experience in grounds maintenance, custodial, mechanical or related field.

    Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, of the everyday responsibilities including lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb ladders in excess of 15 feet as well as erect scaffolding, plus utilization of back mounted vacuums. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment and material.

    Basic knowledge of mowing and grounds operation including experience in using hand tools, rakes, shovels, pruning equipment, and wheel barrows. Experience in the repair of mechanical equipment including mowers and chain saws.

    Knowledge of safety procedures and rules for the proper operation of mechanical equipment associated with grounds work.

    Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.

    Must be available to respond to emergencies, including after hour emergencies.

    Able to read, understand, and apply written instructions, including work procedures, product labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment instruction manuals.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org.  If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.