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, sign posts, 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.

       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 AFSCME ($31,051)

REQUIREMENTS

    High school diploma or GED.

    One year experience in the trade.

    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 the excess of 15 feet. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment and material.

    Basic knowledge of mowing and ground 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 Class A restricted commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement.

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

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Current Vacancies 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.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees.  Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

This document is available in alternative form upon request.  To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE