Maintenance Grounds Worker

Gainesville City School District; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Gainesville, Florida, is looking for a Maintenance Grounds Worker. This position involves performing various grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, and custodial duties. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and preferred CDL. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and working in various weather conditions. Successful applicants will respond to emergency situations and ensure all tasks comply with safety standards. A strong focus on maintaining school properties is essential.

Qualifications

• High physical demand requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools.
• Capability to work in extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing and trimming.
• Conduct custodial tasks including cleaning and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance tasks

Custodial tasks

Light equipment operation

Maintenance and repairs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Tools

Lawn mower

Chainsaw

Forklift

Job description

GAINEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

MAINTENANCE GROUNDS WORKER

Position Description

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

Location

Location: Field – Gainesville City School District M & O

Work Location

Field

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Director of Maintenance & Operations

Work Calendar

235 Days

Salary Schedule

APPROVED (Board):

Pay Grade

REVISED: May, 2020

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance & Operations

Essential Functions

Duties

• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks (e.g., edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting).

• Perform custodial tasks (e.g., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls; changing light bulbs; cleaning air filters).

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other city property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines (e.g., plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation systems).

• Operate a wide variety of light equipment and machinery (e.g., automobile, pickup truck, forklift, lawn mower).

• Utilize a wide variety of manual, gas, and electric powered hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screwdrivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer, leaf blower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, edger).

• Perform labor-intensive work that may include exposure to difficult working conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals).

• Cleans, maintains, and adjusts tools, equipment, and machinery (e.g., maintain fluids, perform general servicing and minor repairs).

• Participate in the set-up and removal of tables, chairs, stages, etc. for daily meetings and classes.

• Respond to emergency situations to confine, resolve, or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions (e.g., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks).

• May be required to work late hours, weekends, and emergency response.

• Must be able to respond to emergency and after-hour calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Obtain oral and written quotes in the procurement process of parts, materials, and equipment according to City policies.

• Ensure all work and activities are performed safely and in accordance with City policies.

• Complete all required paperwork including work orders and monthly reports.

• May perform duties of Maintenance Worker 1.

• Must function in severe weather conditions and have the ability to respond to hazardous/risky situations and perform mitigation efforts in emergencies.

• Perform related duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• CDL preferred

Physical Demands

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.

• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock.

• Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit and stand for extended periods of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet.

• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.

• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.

• Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Required Duties & Responsibilities

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.