Reports To: Director of Plant Services
Job Summary:
The Grounds Maintenance Worker helps maintain and repair school grounds to ensure they aresafe clean and well-kept. This includes mowing minor repairs and assisting other staff withvarious maintenance tasks across Jefferson Parish School System properties. Seeking anorganized individual who will oversee grass cutting operations while also participating in grasscutting. Good communicator who will coordinate with school plant staff principals and staff asneeded to execute their duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cut grass clean fence lines and maintain parking lots
- Change light bulbs ballasts and air filters
- Replace broken glass repair doors and clean out drains
- Assist with maintaining tools equipment and cleanliness of the work area
- Support senior staff with repairs and assigned projects
- Perform basic maintenance tasks independently when directed
- Operate power tools or equipment under supervision
- Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in groundskeeping or general maintenance is preferred
- Valid Louisiana Drivers License
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds and facility maintenance
- Ability to read write and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work well with others and follow directions
- Ability to comply with all safety procedures
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and frequently handle items up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to stand walk bend push pull and climb for extended periods
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
- Heavy lifting pushing pulling climbing kneeling bending
- Standing and walking for long periods
- Working on ladders or scaffolding
- Repetitive use of hands and arms
Environmental Conditions:
- Outdoor and indoor work
- Exposure to extreme temperatures humidity dust fumes noise and chemicals
- Work around moving machinery vehicles and in wet or greasy conditions
- May require specific visual abilities such as depth perception and color recognition
- Work with hands in water or solvents
Disclaimer:
This job description outlines general duties and working conditions. It is not intended to be a
complete list of all responsibilities and tasks that may be required. Additional duties may be
assigned as needed.
Required Experience:
Manager