Job Details
Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools
Job Description
Job Title: Grounds Crew Mechanic
Salary Schedule: Classified; CHCCS Salary Page
Reports To: Grounds Crew Foreman and Maintenance Supervisor
Salary Grade: 102
Work Location: Lincoln Center
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: 12 Month
Position Summary
The Grounds Crew Mechanic will maintain the grounds of all district schools in a condition of safety, neatness, and aesthetic attractiveness so that each student may be provided with a safe and attractive outdoor environment.
Essential Duties
Participates in ground maintenance and gardening work
Plants, grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
Digs flower beds, using appropriate tools, weeds, trims, prunes, waters, and edges around walks, trees, shrubs, and flowers
Operates tractor, using specific attachments, to till, cultivate, and grade new turf areas, apply prescribed fertilizer and insecticide, and carefully mow rough and fairway areas
Rake and burn leaves, sweep up litter, load, and then drive trucks to landfill with debris.
Shovels snow, spreads salt, and operates snow removal equipment
Repairs fences, gates, walks, and landscaping structures using carpentry and masonry tools
Cleans out drainage ditches. Installs, repairs, and replaces traffic signs
Replaces worn or damaged parts in tools, machines, and equipment
Maintains ground equipment in good working order
Washes vehicles
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Education/Experience Requirements
High School diploma preferred
Requires a self-motivated individual
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
One year experience in maintaining lawn equipment and working with landscaping and horticulture
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the essential operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing, and repetitive motion
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
Ability to read, write, plan, and comprehend
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
Disclosure
This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document does not guarantee employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to change this document without providing advance written notice.
Approved By: _____________________ Date Created/Revised: 1/9/2024