Grounds Maintenance Operator I - Akron Public Schools

City of Akron•Akron, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment. The role involves ensuring the safety of students and maintaining buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner. The operator is expected to promote 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.
An applicant having a valid commercial driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Commercial Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment.
Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.

Responsibilities

Remove or repair all items on the outside of Akron Public Schools.
Plow snow.
Cut grass.
Deliver furniture.
Operate backhoe, dump truck, tow motor, and other heavy equipment.
Conduct lawn mowing at all facilities.
Conduct snow removal at all facilities.
Service and maintain 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 and deliver miscellaneous 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.