General Maintenance Worker II - Grounds

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining athletic fields and grounds, conducting routine operational and preventive maintenance checks on gas- and diesel-powered equipment, and performing various maintenance duties. The role involves working with a variety of equipment and tools, adhering to safety and code requirements, and utilizing technology for work order systems and timekeeping. The employee will work both indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions and must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
5 years’ work experience in a similar and/or related field required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to contractors, staff, and other employees of CCPS.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Valid Maryland driver’s license with good driving record.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and school faculty.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.
A willingness to take such additional training as required to successfully perform assigned duties.

Responsibilities

Maintains athletic fields and grounds.
Conducts basic routine operational and preventive maintenance checks related to maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment, including inspecting, testing, cleaning, lubricating, and, as necessary, repairing or replacing defective parts.
Performs maintenance duties such as grounds maintenance and mowing, painting, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and filter changing.
Works from step and extension ladders, scaffolds, man lifts, scissors lifts, aerial boom lifts, and bucket trucks.
Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local, and Board of Education guidelines.
Loads and tows equipment trailers.
Operates commercial and agricultural tractors, lawn equipment, backhoe, excavators, and skid steer.
Operates various types of mechanical equipment.
Uses smartphone, tablet, and laptop to access and enter information required for the maintenance work order system and time keeping.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Foreman.