Maintenance Playground Equipment Mechanic

Open Until Filled

Under general supervision, repair and maintain playgrounds and playground equipment for the school district and perform a variety of responsible maintenance, and grounds duties

A high school diploma or GED, preferred

Valid Driver’s license required

• Methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance and playground construction
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies
• Basic record keeping both hand written and on computer
• Capable of assessing site conditions and initiating proper and logical steps to address problems/situations
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Tools/Equipment Used: Including but not limited to wrenches & sockets, drills, grinders, cutting torch, welder, tape measure, shovels, rakes, basic hand tools and power tools

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving; walking up and down stairs

Lifting: Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to repair and/or move equipment and objects

Environment: Frequent changes in tasks;
Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures and all weather conditions, dust, high noise level, vibration; exposure to chemicals, fuels and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Regular attendance is an essential function

Experience in the maintenance field-preferred

• Maintain and distribute fall materials in playground areas.
• Maintain play structures. Replace devices, tighten bolts, look for worn parts to replace.
• Check and maintain surfaces at play areas including containment borders around structures.
• Assistin installation of playground equipment, borders, and sidewalks at campuses.
• Assist project crews in other areas as needed.
• Maintain equipment utilized for projects.
• Convey to the Project Crew leader any needs or concerns related to playgrounds.
• Run a skid-steer, dingo, mini excavator, mowers, and related equipment used in normal landscape function.
• Estimate materials and procures the proper materials and supplies for completion of the work order/project.
• Operate hand/power tools and equipment required in the craft, using good safety practices.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None