Grounds Crew - Facilities and Maintenance

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Georgia is seeking a Grounds Technician to oversee maintenance tasks and ensure a positive public image. Responsibilities include managing grounds maintenance, reporting safety issues promptly, and performing physical tasks essential to the job. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and preferably 0-5 years of experience. This role emphasizes integrity, communication, and physical fitness to meet job demands.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of applicable work experience in grounds maintenance.
• Must possess MI or MII classification qualifications.
• Valid State of Georgia driver’s license with no more than 8 points.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work on time as directed by the Grounds Crew Lead.
• Maintain and inventory parts on district vehicles.
• Ensure issues impacting school or employee safety are reported immediately.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or HSE

Tools

District vehicles

Maintenance tools

Job description

Position Title: Grounds Technician

Division: Operations

Reports To: Maintenance Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: MI or MII

Work Days: 244

Essential Duties

• Take direction from Grounds Crew Lead and accurately complete all assigned work in a timely manner.
• Promote good relations and display a positive image with customers, the public, and peers.
• Complete and submit all paperwork as required.
• Maintain the proper parts inventory on the district vehicle to meet the majority of assigned maintenance work requests.
• Take proper care of, and maintain, district vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position, as well as to ensure maximum usage.
• Plan, stage, and complete the cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and installation of all types of equipment assigned to the trade.
• Initiate and complete assigned projects in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Immediately report any issues that may have an impact on school or employee safety.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess the qualifications required to hold an MI or MII classification; 0-5 years of applicable and verifiable work experience in grounds maintenance.
• High school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), preferred for MI, and required for MII classifications.
• Must hold a valid State of Georgia driver’s license with no more than eight (8) points against the license over the last seven years.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds, and negotiating stairs and ladders.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.