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Form of workHours:
Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
1 hour unpaid lunch
Full-Time/12 months
Summers & Breaks - per FCASSP contract
Salary:
$17.75/hour
Per FCASSP contract
Position Function:
This is an important grounds maintenance position involving upkeep of lawns, turfgrass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, sidewalks, driveways, and building exteriors. This employee may operate grounds motorized equipment or light weight trucks in tending the lawns and in hauling materials and refuse. Work involves manual labor and is performed under various weather conditions including extremes of heat and cold, humidity, or inclement conditions. When assigned to the County Parks Department, Grounds Equipment Operators may be subject to working evening hours relating to golf course irrigation or related functions. Effective communication with customers is paramount for both safety and courtesy when operating equipment at a busy time. The Grounds Equipment Operator works under general supervision from, and reports directly to, a higher ranking employee. Direct supervision may be exercised over full-time, part-time, or seasonal laborers. Does related work as required.
Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Good knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and practices; good knowledge of hand tools and power equipment; working knowledge of plant care and basic landscaping; ability to safely operate hand, power, and motorized grounds tools and equipment; ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair work on motorized Grounds Equipment; ability to care for and store too-ls and equipment; ability to follow and give simple oral and written instructions; ability to push, hold, and lift equipment, tools, supplies, debris; willingness to perform manual labor; willingness to work alone; mechanical aptitude; endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
There are no education or experience qualifications for this position. Non-competitive Civil Service position. Must submit a Civil Service Application (no exam required).
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class *D* Operator's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment.
The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
1 hour unpaid lunch
Full-Time/12 months
Summers & Breaks - per FCASSP contract
Salary:
$17.75/hour
Per FCASSP contract
Position Function:
This is an important grounds maintenance position involving upkeep of lawns, turfgrass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, sidewalks, driveways, and building exteriors. This employee may operate grounds motorized equipment or light weight trucks in tending the lawns and in hauling materials and refuse. Work involves manual labor and is performed under various weather conditions including extremes of heat and cold, humidity, or inclement conditions. When assigned to the County Parks Department, Grounds Equipment Operators may be subject to working evening hours relating to golf course irrigation or related functions. Effective communication with customers is paramount for both safety and courtesy when operating equipment at a busy time. The Grounds Equipment Operator works under general supervision from, and reports directly to, a higher ranking employee. Direct supervision may be exercised over full-time, part-time, or seasonal laborers. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
- All need not be performed in a given position.Other related activities may be performed although not listed
- Mows lawns and trims and edges around walks) flowerbeds, walls, fences, hedges, trees and shrubs;
- Prunes trees and shrubs;
- Plants, waters, and weeds grass, flowers, trees and shrubs;
- Rakes leaves, picks up brush and litter;
- Plows or shovels snow and spreads salt on walkways, steps, driveways,crossings;
- Repairs and paints fences, gates, walks, walls, tables, benches, and guardrails;
- Installs playground and athletic equipment; Builds athletic fields;
- Cleans out gutters, drainage ditches, culverts, and catch basins;
- Operates manual, power tools and equipment;
- Operates light trucks to deliver supplies and cart debris, loads and unloads trucks;
- Operates a variety of tractors and small equipment for moving and general transport;
- Performs minor preventive maintenance tasks on Grounds Equipment or vehicles;
- May mark, reline or layout athletic fields.
Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Good knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and practices; good knowledge of hand tools and power equipment; working knowledge of plant care and basic landscaping; ability to safely operate hand, power, and motorized grounds tools and equipment; ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair work on motorized Grounds Equipment; ability to care for and store too-ls and equipment; ability to follow and give simple oral and written instructions; ability to push, hold, and lift equipment, tools, supplies, debris; willingness to perform manual labor; willingness to work alone; mechanical aptitude; endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
There are no education or experience qualifications for this position. Non-competitive Civil Service position. Must submit a Civil Service Application (no exam required).
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class *D* Operator's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment.
The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
