Description of Position: Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Performs routine campus landscaping, weed control, and assists with moving of items within the district · Mowing, edging, weed trimming/control, pruning , snow and ice removal, and clean up debris · Assists Supervisor with maintaining irrigation systems · Assists Supervisor with evaluating playground equipment and repair as necessary · Litter control / pickup on campuses, parking lots, and playgrounds · Safe operation of all equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, chain saws, sprayers, and blowers · Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, blades · Cleans out drainage ditches, culverts and repairs erosion areas · Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walks · Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs · Use appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, etc when operating equipment and dispensing chemicals · Maintenance and care of equipment in regard to mechanical ability of employee · Perform other duties as assigned · Ability to work outdoors year-round Qualifications and Education Requirements · A satisfactory driving record to include no more that two (2) traffic violations in the past three (3) years · A satisfactory employment record · High School diploma or its equivalent · Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos · Must be able to pass all required training required by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education · Must pass police background record check · Must be eighteen (18) years of age · Must be able to frequently lift 70 pounds Preferred Skills · Experience operating grounds keeping equipment such as lawn mowers, pole saws, sprayers, weed eaters, edgers, etc. |