SALARY (Non-negotiable)                 
$38,792 - $53,664 includes benefits package
Pay Grade 7

HOURS
40 hours, 12 months, 260 days 
Contract Unit:  This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit.
FLSA:  Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively using the English language when deemed necessary.
• Possession of a valid CDL license (minimum class B).
• Ability to maintain accurate daily records.
• General knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the grounds keeping trade.
• Must successfully complete a course in the operations of a forklift given by the Board of Education’s Facilities Department.
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to climb ladders and work at various heights.
• Ability to operate an electronic work order system using a digital handheld operating system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage work and safety of 3-4 staff daily.
• Drive truck/trailer combinations between Wicomico County Board of Education sites.
• Maintain truck/trailer and all equipment to meet DOT requirements.
• Plan assigned work requests, assignment of employee tasks and crew record keeping.
• Report all personnel problems to the Maintenance Manager and or Maintenance Foreman.
• Report all equipment, truck, trailer maintenance, and safety issues daily.
• Maintain inventory of all assigned tools and equipment.  
• Function independently or a part of a work crew engaged in school district property maintenance projects and tasks.
• Perform grounds maintenance activities, i.e., cutting, mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, and planting foliage.
• Perform shrubbery and tree maintenance activities, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches.
• Perform pavement and asphalt maintenance activities, i.e. cutting out edges, patching sidewalks, patching potholes.
• Perform structural maintenance activities, i.e., repairing fences and gates, preparing athletic fields.
• Operate various electric, gas and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers, power washers.
• Operate truck with snow plow.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized
• Have knowledge of pesticides & herbicides with the ability to keep spraying records for the MDA. Must possess or obtain a certified applicator license for pesticides/herbicides within 18 months of hire. 
• Ensure adherence to principles and practices of safe use and operation of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Assist Operations/Maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Maintain regular on-time attendance.
• Perform related work as required.