Maintenance Yard Crew; Pool

Maintenance Yard Crew (Pool)  School Year)

Job Title: Yard Crew Helper Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Maintenance/Operations Pay Grade: 02

Works with: District Personnel Days: 260

Dept. /School: Maintenance Department

Primary Purpose

Under general direction of the Director of Maintenance and the daily direction of the Yard Crew Supervisor, maintains a safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district, using proper safety procedures.

Prerequisites

• Valid Texas Driver’s License, insurable with SBCISD insurance.

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Complies with District directives and Maintenance policies and procedures as well as follows safety
• Picks up debris and then mows grounds throughout the district.
• Sweeps grass cuttings, trimmings and trash and places in school dumpster.
• Trims and prunes all trees and shrubs as needed, and disposes of cuttings.
• Performs other grounds related activities throughout the district, such as dirt work as needed, or other work required and assigned.
• Keeps all equipment clean and operates equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Maintains clean vehicles, checks oil and water, and has vehicles filled with fuel on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates safe work habits in all phases of ground maintenance.
• Helps keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspects and adjusts tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and performs preventative maintenance as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used:
Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van

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

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

Lifting:
Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment:
Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) 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

Seniority level
:
Entry level
Employment type
:
Full-time