Grounds & Facilities Technician

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is hiring for a heavy equipment operator/grounds maintenance role responsible for operating trucks, tractors, and turf equipment across district locations. You will perform related grounds-keeping duties and participate in site maintenance as needed.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED plus one year of related experience and a valid state driver's license. Degree equivalency may apply as described in the district policy.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED and one year of related experience.
• Requires a valid state driver's license.
• Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor’s = 4 years + experience; Master’s = 2 years + experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives light duty pickup, farm tractor, heavy equipment truck/machines, and grass cutting equipment.
• Repair/replace dumpsters at various locations.
• Pick up and deliver dirt, sand, mulch, firebark, and sod.
• Removes tree branches/stumps and debris when required.
• Cuts swells and ditches for drainage as needed.
• Perform concrete/asphalt patching, along with filling potholes.
• Removal of ice/snow when required.
• Serve as a strike team to cut district locations when requested.
• Cut SCIAA stadiums, along with tilling and dragging baseball fields when required.
• Travel to various sites to repair/patch concrete, asphalt, and potholes
• Attends meetings and workshops as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Courageous Thinkers

Solutions-Oriented

High-Performing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is hiring for a heavy equipment operator/grounds maintenance role responsible for operating trucks, tractors, and turf equipment across district locations. You will perform related grounds-keeping duties and participate in site maintenance as needed.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED plus one year of related experience and a valid state driver's license. Degree equivalency may apply as described in the district policy.