M26/27 GROUNDS MECHANIC

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Grounds Mechanic I/II, 1st
Shift. This is 12-months, Grade M-8/9 position located at the Trades Center with
the Maintenance Office.
NOTE regarding work schedule/shift assignment: The work schedule and shift are
subject to change, depending upon
the needs of APS. applicant hired for a position in this class is hired for the
position, not the work schedule or shift
assignment. Once hired, an employee may be reassigned to another schedule or
shift at the discretion of APS.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (the following may not include all duties
performed):
Uses sheet metal and/or wrought iron to fabricate parts for projects.
Trims and prunes shrubbery and trees using power and hand tools, operates
tractors, backhoes and other vehicles
to remove brush and grade and prepares grounds for seeding; seeds and plants
shrubs, flowers, etc.; cuts up and
removes fallen trees; and performs other landscape maintenance duties. Installs,
repairs and replaces playground
equipment, both indoor and outdoor basketball goals, and other sports and
recreation equipment; spreads sand or
wood chips.
Operates jackhammers, bobcats, asphalt rollers, asphalt and concrete mixers, to
grade and prepare sites, prepare
asphalt or concrete, and install or repair roads, sidewalks, shed pads, etc.
Digs ditches, post holes and other excavations, using backhoe and other powered
or hand tools and equipment,
and removes broken pipes, install signs or post, and prepares ground for work
by, others trades mechanics.
Lays or assists other mechanics in laying bricks, blocks, and tiles to construct
walls and flooring, operates power
cutting tools to cut door and window spaces.
Moves furniture, equipment and supplies to and from school buildings.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good knowledge and ability to operate a broad range of construction and landscaping vehicles and power and hand tools and equipment.
• Good knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with grounds maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations.
• Good knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to this grade.
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, and to read and interpret plans, diagrams drawings, prints, schematics, etc.
• Ability to use arithmetic computations to measure, calculate quantities and cost, etc., and ability to maintain records.
• Ability to develop and maintain good leadership and interpersonal relationships.
• Completion of high school), including some courses in Industrial arts and/or shop mechanics, and completion of formal or on-the-job training equivalent to an apprenticeship in grounds maintenance and/or welding.
• Considerable progression work in the grounds-keeping and construction trades; or any equivalent education and experience to fully meet the requirements of the job.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid vehicle operator’s license; if required by assignment

Nice To Haves

• A Commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required to operate certain trucks and construction equipment. A CDL license is preferred
• Eligible for M-09 is preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses sheet metal and/or wrought iron to fabricate parts for projects.
• Trims and prunes shrubbery and trees using power and hand tools, operates tractors, backhoes and other vehicles to remove brush and grade and prepares grounds for seeding; seeds and plants shrubs, flowers, etc.; cuts up and removes fallen trees; and performs other landscape maintenance duties.
• Installs, repairs and replaces playground equipment, both indoor and outdoor basketball goals, and other sports and recreation equipment; spreads sand or wood chips.
• Operates jackhammers, bobcats, asphalt rollers, asphalt and concrete mixers, to grade and prepare sites, prepare asphalt or concrete, and install or repair roads, sidewalks, shed pads, etc.
• Digs ditches, post holes and other excavations, using backhoe and other powered or hand tools and equipment, and removes broken pipes, install signs or post, and prepares ground for work by, others trades mechanics.
• Lays or assists other mechanics in laying bricks, blocks, and tiles to construct walls and flooring, operates power cutting tools to cut door and window spaces.
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies to and from school buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED