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.
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
- Muust 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.