Outside Grounds Person

Muhlenberg School District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Muhlenberg School District is seeking an Outside Custodial employee to perform mechanical, grounds, and athletic facility maintenance across the district. Responsibilities include operating and repairing equipment, maintaining grounds and fields, and performing snow removal as prioritized by the Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor.

Ideal candidates can lift 60 lbs, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work independently with a valid driver's license, flexible hours, and willingness to support

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb and work off at least a twelve foot ladder, scaffolding, and vertical lifts.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, craw, reach overhead.
• Must be able to work alone and unsupervised.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Daily checks of lawn, garden, and snow removal equipment.
• Services, repairs and maintains equipment, man-lifts and vehicles.
• Repairs, grass cutting, shrubs, mulching, weeding, fertilizing.
• Trash pick-up and disposal; district mail and bank runs.
• Maintain/repair pavements, signs, lighting, fencing, and drainage structures.
• Irrigates and maintains athletic field equipment and court surfaces.
• Work in field houses, dug-outs, locker rooms, and concession stands.
• Operate within district rules and schedules; report to Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor.

Job description

Outside Custodial Position

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Entire District

Il Organizational Position

Reports to the Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor. Responsibilities include but are not limited to duties outlined below and as directed by the Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor.

General Scope of Responsibilities

Mechanical:

• Daily checks of lawn, garden, and snow removal equipment.
• Services, repairs and maintains equipment, man-lifts and vehicles.
• Organizes and maintains a neat shop appearance and shelf stock.
• Records all service and repair work done to equipment and vehicles.
• Tracks shelf stock usage and submit requests for supplies as needed.

Grounds:

• Repairs where needed.
• Grass cutting, shrub trimming, mulching, weeding, fertilizing, etc.
• Trash pick-up and disposal.
• District mail and bank runs.
• Maintain/repair asphalt and concrete pavements.
• Maintain all pavement markings.
• Maintain all road and directional signs.
• Maintain/repair all exterior lighting and building signs.
• Maintain detention ponds and drainage structures.
• Maintain all fencing.

Athletic Fields & Tennis Courts:

• Repairs where needed.
• Set-ups as per PIAA and District rules and regulations. Follow all schedules.
• Irrigates as required per schedule.
• Maintains all outside athletic field equipment, bleachers and backstops.
• Performs custodiel/cleaning dutic" in field houses, dug-outs, press boxes, locker rooms, lavatories, and concession stands.
• Maintain court surfaces, netting, and fencing.

Snow removal:

• Includes all District roadways, walking paths, turn around, side walks, and play areas.
• Snow removal is a District priority and all personnel are expected to report to work as directed by the Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor.

Outside Custodial Position (con't)

Other:

• Must be able to climb and work off at least a twelve foot ladder, scaffolding, and vertical lifts.
• Must be able to lift 60 Ibs unassisted.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, craw, reach overhead (See attached physical requirements.)
• Must be able to work alone and unsupervised.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Must be flexible with work hours; i.e., evenings, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays and as needed.

IV Required Education