Maintenance Assistant (Grounds)

Major Responsibilities

• Cuts, edges, trims, weeds, plants, fertilizes, and treats (using pesticides/herbicides, if necessary) district grass, shrubbery, trees, plants, plant beds, etc.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and related equipment in a safe condition.
• Maintains and repairs cement, asphalt, turf, playground surfaces, fencing, signage, bleachers, playground structures, and other outside areas/structures, including painting.
• Performs snow/ice removal, including applying salt and other products to maintain safety.
• Performs preventive and minor corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs trash pickup of lawns, parking lots, etc., and empties district trash barrels as assigned.
• Operates assigned vehicles safely and reasonably, ensuring all contents within the vehicle during operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on district mechanical equipment, such as cleaning HVAC coils, filter changes, lubrication, belts, general cleaning, etc., following established standards.
• Performs all the work necessary to achieve a high degree of cleanliness for the assigned areas following district-established procedures.
• Performs minor electrical or plumbing repairs following established standards.
• Performs patching, sanding, and other repairs, including applying appropriate coatings to district surfaces following established standards.
• Affords assistance in determining the types, quantities, quality, etc., of materials, tools, and equipment required to complete assignments.
• Provides oral and/or written reports regarding equipment, materials, work accomplished, work in progress, and other areas, as requested.
• Utilizes district work order management system to generate and complete work orders, entering appropriate data (labor time, materials ordered/used, completion data, etc.) as necessary.
• Maintains awareness of and takes appropriate corrective action or reports discrepancies and items needing repair or other attention.
• Maintains awareness of the importance of good public relations by assisting staff, students, and non-school personnel.
• Works cooperatively with others to determine the best methods to accomplish assigned work.
• Provides other assistance to the Maintenance departments as directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan driver's license(s) and a good driving record.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities in the job description.
• Willingness to work a flexible year-round schedule, including overtime.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance equipment related to the areas described in the job description.
• Willingness to obtain certification in the application of pesticides, herbicides, and other materials within one year of obtaining the position.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and apply documents such as handbooks, Board Policies, contracts, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all staff and community members.