Grounds and Building Maintenance I - Facilities

HCPS•Harford, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

To help maintain the buildings of the school system in a condition of operating excellence to ensure that full use may be made at all times.

High school diploma or GED.
Two years experience in the trade or one year of an HCPS Grounds and Equipment Maintenance l apprentice.
Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, of the everyday responsibilities including handling wet and dry mop heads, buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb ladders in excess of fifteen feet as well as ability to access lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jackets, boom equipment and use of back mounted equipment. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment and material.
Basic knowledge of mowing and grounds operation including experience in using hand tools, rakes, shovels, pruning equipment, and wheel barrows. Experience in the repair of mechanical equipment including mowers and chain saws.
Knowledge of safety procedures and rules for the proper operation of mechanical equipment associated with grounds work.
Hold and maintain a Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement.
Possess and maintain a Maryland CDL License OR be willing to obtain a CDL License within 18 months of employment.
Must be available to respond to emergencies, including after hour emergencies.

Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanical equipment used in grounds work.
Mows, trims, mulches, and edges turf areas.
Assists in grading, fertilizing, liming, and aerating athletic fields and turf areas.
Repairs and maintains jumping pits, track surfaces, cages, and related equipment.
Assists with blacktop resurfacing and concrete areas.
Maintains, repairs, and replaces chain link fences, sign posts, backstops, and other playground equipment.
Operates trucks, radios, loaders, and other equipment used in salting operations and ice and snow removal.
Assists with moving school equipment and supplies between school locations.
Responds and assists during emergency situations including, but not limited to, inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.