Grounds & Small Engine Maintenance Tech II

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Grounds/Small Engine Repair / Maintenance Worker II in Darlington, SC. The 260‑day position supports district properties, maintains athletic fields, grass and equipment, and operates various machinery.

Immediate availability is listed, with a starting salary noted per hour and a non-exempt status. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a SC driver’s license, and training/experience in small engine repair and grounds maintenance, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Vocational/Technical school training in small engine repair, and one to two years of experience in grounds and general maintenance (or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance, courteous conduct, and work amicably with all school and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain the district grounds/fields (involves cutting grass, fertilizing and watering grass, removing debris, etc.).
• Perform various grounds keeping duties such as cutting grass, planting shrubs, seeding/fertilizing and watering grounds, rolling sod, cutting and removing trees and debris, etc.
• Maintain and make repairs to small engine equipment.
• Provide assistance in other maintenance areas as assigned which involves repair and maintenance of district roads and general maintenance.
• Operate various equipment (such as backhoes, discharrow, lawn tractor, fork lift, tiller, saws, mowers, etc.).
• Coordinate and supervise the work of others as assigned.
• Participate in additional training provided by the Board of Education related to scope of employment.
• Perform other related duties as required as well as other duties as assigned

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Small engine repair

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical small engine repair training

Tools

Backhoes

Discharrow

Lawn tractor

Fork lift

Tiller

Saws

Mowers

Job description

Darlington County School District is seeking a Grounds/Small Engine Repair / Maintenance Worker II in Darlington, SC. The 260‑day position supports district properties, maintains athletic fields, grass and equipment, and operates various machinery.

Immediate availability is listed, with a starting salary noted per hour and a non-exempt status. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a SC driver’s license, and training/experience in small engine repair and grounds maintenance, with