Head Grounds Equipment Operator

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Equipment Operator
Date Posted:
5/12/2023
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
07/15/2023
Closing Date:
07/08/2023
HEAD GROUNDS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Buildings and Grounds
Civil Service Non-Competitive Title: Head Grounds Equipment Operator
Location: Buildings and Grounds
Hours: School Year
Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Summers & Breaks - per FCASSP contract
1/2 hour lunch
Start Date: July 15, 2023
Salary: $26.75/hr. minimum (per FCASSP contract)
This is a lead position involving responsibility for supervising and performing a variety of semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks involving the upkeep of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, sidewalks, driveways and out-buildings. Employees in this class may operate grounds motorized equipment or light-weight trucks in tending lawns and in hauling materials and refuse. The work involves manual labor and is performed in both good and inclement weather conditions, such as extremes of heat, cold, and humidity. General supervision is received from a higher ranking employee. Direct supervision is exercised over a crew of Grounds Equipment Operators and Laborers. Does related work as required.
Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying;
• Must have NY State Motor Vehicle Operator's Class D license at time of appointment.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position;
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable and two (2) years of full-time experience in grounds-keeping and landscaping, and repair of related motorized equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of grounds, maintenance work including procedures and practices,
• Good knowledge of tools and equipment operations;
• Ability to operate hand, power, and motorized grounds tools and equipment in a safe manner;
• Ability to care for and store paint, tools and equipment;
• Ability to give oral directions,
• Ability to push, hold and lift equipment, tools, supplies, debris,
• Willingness to perform manual labor;
• Willingness to work under inclement weather conditions;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Endurance;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Mows lawns and trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds, walls, fences, hedges, trees and shrubs;
• Prunes trees and shrubs;
• Sprays trees, shrubs, grass and flowers with insecticides, fungicides, weed killers, herbicides;
• 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, or rinks;
• Repairs and paints fences, gates, walks, and walls, out-building, tables, benches, and guardrails;
• Installs playground and athletic equipment;
• Builds athletic fields and marks fields;
• Cleans out gutters, drainage ditches, culverts and catch basins;
• Operates hand, power and motorized tools and equipment;
• Operates light trucks to deliver supplies and cart debris, loads and unloads truck;
• Performs minor preventative maintenance tasks on Grounds Equipment or vehicles;

Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
Safety Requirements:

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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.