Grounds III

Pay Grade: 47B (Min $22.38 per hr) Work Days: 261

Primary Purpose:

• Responsible for direct supervision of and technical assistance to the Grounds Maintenance workers. Assist Grounds Lead in supervising personnel and coordinating maintenance and special projects

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record that is insurable with Plano ISD's insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation
• Ability to operate power equipment, tractors, heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate well and interact with all people in a courteous manner

Experience:

• Four years of experience, commercial kitchens and sensitive or reduced impact pest management programs preferred but not required

Preferred Experience:

• Five years of experience in irrigation maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Complete work orders and maintain a work order system to handle work orders and establish a record for reference, which shows a history of labor, and materials for work orders originated by the schools as well as by the grounds department
• Analyze each job assignment and request materials and labor as needed
• Inspect the grounds and facilities and initiate the needed repair
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment used for grounds operations
• Drive Plano ISD vehicle to inspect work sites, transport materials, and perform required labor
• Perform and supervise required duties for installing and maintaining landscaping on campuses
• Operate and maintain equipment used for grounds operations
• Pick up trash and debris from grassy areas and fields prior to moving
• Attend special training programs
• Follow safety rules as well as assume the responsibilities that others follow these rules
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Grounds personnel

Equipment Used:

• Uses hand tools, power tools, power equipment, tractors; operates Plano ISD vehicles

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching above shoulder, pushing, climbing, kneeling and walking; manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion, work outside under conditions of inclement weather, exposure to sun, excessive noise, intermittent fumes, smoke, gases, grease and oils; work around machinery with moving parts, work around moving objects or vehicles. occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

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