What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Summary: To perform a variety of daily duties that include the maintenance of (165) sites and 4,500 acres that require knowledge of Detention pond repair maintenance, working knowledge of ADA requirements and buffer up-keep regulations. Participate in the development, maintenance and repair of landscaped areas and open spaces; and to operate grounds maintenance machinery, equipment and tools.
Our mission is to provide services that meet or exceed the expectation of all our customers thus ensuring a safe and encouraging atmosphere conducive to a quality education.
Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)
- Assist and participate in a variety of landscape maintenance duties including watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating and fertilizing lawns.
- Assist and participate in planting, watering and maintaining landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs.
- Assist and participate in trimming and pruning bushes, trees and shrubs.
- Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts and other facilities.
- Transport rubbish to the local landfill.
- Assist in applying herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used under supervision of immediate supervisor.
- Assist and participate in preparing and maintaining athletic fields and related facilities.
- Assist plumbing department in repairs of irrigation systems on athletic fields.
- Assist in the laying of forms, pouring and finishing concrete including sidewalks and slabs; install playground equipment and drinking fountains.
- Assist in preparation and installation of mobile classrooms.
- Learn to operate park maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, front loaders, and power tools such as mowers, edgers and blowers.
- Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
- Assist in the delivery of portable lights to athletic events for extra security in addition of stationary lights.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of detention ponds.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of play equipment and follow ADA guidelines.
- Assist in the maintenance and up-keep of buffer areas at all school owned sites and understanding of regulations.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Minimum
- Formal or informal education or training which insures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance
- 6 months of grounds related experience
Desired
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 years of grounds related experience
Licensing / Certification Requirements:
- Possession of valid driver's license
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's class "A" CDL restricted license within nine months of employment. (Highly recommended for promotion)
Grounds Maintenance
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL INC -
Charlotte, NC