<p>General Definition of Work</p> <p>The grounds maintenance worker, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion installing and maintaining landscape, pruning trees and shrubs, and ensuring cleanliness and safety of outdoor areas. Position operates grounds maintenance machinery, equipment, and tools. Employee performs district-wide work to carry-out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Supervisor.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Salary/Status</p> <p>Hourly NC 06/ Full-time, 12 months</p> <p>Reports To</p> <p>Maintenance Operations Supervisor</p> <p>Place of Work</p> <p>The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures </li><li>Maintain landscaped areas consisting of lawns, bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, etc. through established practices and procedures </li><li>Perform duties such as planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating, fertilizing, and pruning </li><li>Inspect school grounds to remove debris such as leaves, rocks, or other debris that could become a safety hazard or detract from the appearance of the property </li><li>Transport rubbish to the local landfill </li><li>Assist in applying herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely </li><li>Maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used as instructed </li><li>Assist in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities </li><li>Assist plumbing department in repairs of irrigation systems on athletic fields </li><li>Assist in the laying of forms, pouring and finishing concrete including sidewalks and slabs; install playground equipment and drinking fountains </li><li>Assist in preparation and installation of mobile classrooms </li><li>Operate motorized equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, skid steer loaders, backhoes, tractors, bush hog, finishing mowers, reel mowers, riding mowers and push mowers </li><li>Assist in the delivery of portable lights to athletic events for extra security in addition of stationary lights </li><li>Maintain and repair detention ponds, playground equipment, and buffer areas at all school owned sites </li><li>Perform related work as assigned or required </li></ul>