General Maintenance/ Grounds Maintenance

Bessemer City Schools

General Maintenance/ Grounds Maintenance

Job Title: General Maintenance/ Grounds Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Maintenance/ Facilities

Qualifications:

1. Should be physically capable of performing duties required by the position.
2. Should possess sufficient ability to carry out duties in an intelligent manner.
3. Should have a high school education or GED.
4. Shall present a neat, clean appearance.
5. Should be orderly and willing to learn new techniques of maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping.
6. Should be dependable, able to get along with people - teachers, principals, and patrons.
7. Must be able to follow instructions and complete task in a timely manner.
8. Must have a valid driver's license.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

1. Maintain the upkeep of all groundskeeping equipment (i.e. lawnmowers, weed eaters, blowers, and trimmers.
2. Change oil and grease all required equipment as needed.
3. Maintain a neat and presentable appearance of all Bessemer City Schools property.
4. Trim shrubbery
5. Remove vegetation from around properties.
6. Maintain in and around maintenance department (i.e. waxing, stripping floors, cleaning restrooms (custodial duties).
7. Move equipment around at other location if needed.
8. Assist with general labor duties when needed.
9. Assist assigned Maintenance I workers as needed.
10. Keep all building grounds and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
11. Maintain inventory of all grounds equipment.
12. Maintain vehicles and trailers (i.e. fluids, tires, and appearance).
13. Change lawnmower blades as needed.
14. Inform Maintenance Director of all supply inventory before depletion of supplies.
15. Required to be augmented out to local schools as required by maintenance director as temporary custodians.
16. Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Salary in adherence and compliance with approved salary schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Service Personnel.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified but not limited to and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.