GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I-City of Akron Civil Service Exam

Akron Public Schools•Akron, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment. The position involves removing or repairing items on the outside of Akron Public Schools, plowing snow, cutting grass, delivering furniture, and operating heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks. The role ensures the safety of students and maintains buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner, promoting good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited High School or G.E.D.
A minimum of one year paid experience in grounds maintenance operations including moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment
State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class A with combination truck and trailer
Ability to listen effectively, actively
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of city ordinances as they pertain to above outlined responsibilities
Knowledge of the proper care and storage of chemicals
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Knowledge of the effective and safe operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment
Knowledge of the component parts of the equipment used, its performance limits, and the preventive maintenance necessary to keep it in operation
Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Remove or repair all items on outside of Akron Public Schools
Plow snow
Cut grass
Deliver furniture
Operate backhoe, dump truck, tow motor and other heavy equipment
Ensure safety of students
Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Conduct lawn mowing at all facilities
Conduct snow removal at all facilities
Responsible for service and maintenance of trucks, tractors and lawn mowers
Lead and participate in various labor duties such as digging postholes, breaking and cutting concrete, raking topsoil, shoveling and painting and repairing equipment
Install and repair all guardrails, playground equipment and chain link fences on property owned by the Board of Education
Repair cracks and holes in asphalt with hot and cold patch
Repair concrete steps, landings, and walls
Operate rollers and graders to prepare tracks for track season
Operate bucket truck to repair flag poles, hang banners/flags, remove trees/tree limbs, etc.
Perform warehouse work, e.g., stock and restock furniture, take inventory, assemble new furniture and repair broken furniture
Haul salt, sand, gravel, etc. using dump truck
Use front loader and tow motor to load or move materials
Haul furniture, deliver misc. equipment to school buildings using various size vans
Operate various types of lawn mowers, seeding, aerating, and fertilizing equipment
Operate truck with plow, salt spreader, or snow blower to remove snow and ice from various Board of Education properties on an as and when needed basis per weather conditions