Equipment Operator

Anderson County School District 5•Anderson, SC

10d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to maintain and tend to the landscape of all District properties to provide a safe and pleasant atmosphere for students, teachers, staff, and visitors. Responsible for cutting grass, spraying pesticides, pruning shrubbery, cutting boards, repairing fences, constructing sidewalks, and moving and maintaining equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

Knowledge of athletic field landscape and set-up needs, includes field maintenance, preparation and accurate measurement skills
Knowledge of landscaping and lawn and shrubbery maintenance procedures and techniques
Knowledge in fertilizing, weed control and extermination
Knowledge of lawn maintenance equipment and upkeep
Knowledge of District policies and procedures
Ability to communicate and relate effectively to others orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills
Basic ability to follow work orders and work with minimum supervision
Completion of high school/GED
Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with landscaping, athletic turf maintenance, and grounds preferred.
Herbicide/Pesticide Certification.
Landscaping certifications.

Responsibilities

Work on District properties with the safety of students, staff, and grounds personnel as the priority.
Landscape and maintain grounds on all District properties, including but not limited to cutting grass, planting, pruning and trimming of shrubbery and trees, fertilizing, and spreading mulch.
Use weed control and pesticides with attention given to safety of employees and students.
Properly mark athletic fields prior to games. Support and assist athletic events as needed.
Maintain proper function of irrigation systems.
Perform repairs to fences, parking and driveway surfaces and playgrounds.
Move or transport equipment and furnishings throughout the District as needed.
Manage and complete work orders.
Maintain and repair grounds equipment and vehicles as needed.
Assist other equipment operators and grounds personnel as needed.
Maintain accountability of tools and equipment.
Remain available for emergency or unplanned events that may transpire during the course of a school year.
Participate in staff development programs.