Facilities Maintenance Manager

About the Employer

Context

Job Title: Grounds I/Facility Services

Johnston County Public Schools

Position: Grounds I Location: Facility Services Salary: Pay Grade 56 Reports To: Grounds Supervisor/Foreman Term of Employment: Full Time - 12 Months

Job Goal

To develop and maintain school grounds, athletic fields, and drainage systems in a manner that will enhance the public image of schools and the instructional environment.

Knowledge and Attributes

Someone who is reliable, possesses a strong work ethic and self-motivated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Year of experience in landscaping maintenance preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• General knowledge and understanding of grounds equipment: zero turn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, proper PPE protocol and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with supervisor, foreman, crew leaders and all Johnston County Public Schools staff.
• Capability of operating a work truck and trailer safely.
• General knowledge of preventative maintenance on equipment: changing blades, greasing and cleaning off equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns, trim and edges grass
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
• Removes damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
• Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves
• Cleans grounds and removes litter
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways
• Spreads salt and sand on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Waters lawn, shrubs, and flowers
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
• Knowledge of safety hazards, rules, regulations and implements safety precautions.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform medium/heavy lifting exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Must be able to walk far distances while operating small engine equipment on a daily basis.

Special Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with human resources approval, at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.