Grounds Maintenance Operator - Akron Civil Service Exam

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I-City of Akron Civil Service Exam

• Position Type: FACILITIES SERVICES
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Akron Public Schools
• Date Available:
  
  TBD
• Closing Date: 10/23/2026

Grounds Maintenance Operator I - Akron Public Schools

Remove or repair all items on outside of Akron Public Schools; plow snow; cut grass; deliver furniture; operate backhoe, dump truck, tow motor and other heavy equipment. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment.

Characteristic Work

Ensure safety of students Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Conduct lawn mowing at all facilities Conduct snow removal at all facilities

Responsible for service and maintenance of trucks, tractors and lawn mowers

Lead and participate in various labor duties such as digging postholes, breaking and cutting concrete, raking topsoil, shoveling and painting and repairing equipment Install and repair all guardrails, playground equipment and chain link fences on property owned by the Board of Education

Repair cracks and holes in asphalt with hot and cold patch

Repair concrete steps, landings, and walls.

Operate rollers and graders to prepare tracks for track season

Operate bucket truck to repair flag poles, hang banners/flags, remove trees/tree limbs, etc.

Perform warehouse work, e.g., stock and restock furniture, take inventory, assemble new furniture and repair broken furniture

Use front loader and tow motor to load or move materials

Operate various types of lawn mowers, seeding, aerating, and fertilizing equipment

Operate truck with plow, salt spreader, or snow blower to remove snow and ice from various Board of Education properties on an as and when needed basis per weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited High School or G.E.D.
• A minimum of one year paid experience in grounds maintenance operations including moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment

State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class A with combination truck and trailer

• Ability to listen effectively, actively
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of city ordinances as they pertain to above outlined responsibilities
• Knowledge of the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Knowledge of the effective and safe operation of moderately complex automotive and grounds maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of the component parts of the equipment used, its performance limits, and the preventive maintenance necessary to keep it in operation

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position. The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS:
Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%. Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates. Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

NOTE:

The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for…