ROMN0329465-0000
2025-01-14T00:00:00
2024-12-27T00:00:00
The Rome City School District is accepting applications for a Grounds Maintenance Worker. This is a non-competitive civil service position. Must meet minimum qualifications as stated below. The Rome City School District offers competitive salaries and benefits. This position is 1st shift, Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm.Experience oprating a loader for snow removal is preferred. This job may also require plowing, mowing, sports field set-ups, and any other designated work.SCHOOL DISTRICT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKERNON-COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATIONGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs varied duties concerned with the operation and maintenance of school grounds and athletic fields and with sports equipment. Does related work as required.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a routine semi-skilled work connected with the maintenance of school grounds and athletic fields and with equipment used in the school's recreation and sports programs. Assignments are received from a foreman who checks work by personal inspection. Supervision may be exercised over seasonal employees.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)• Cares for grass areas on school property by seeding, laying sod, fertilizing and killing weeds;• Mows, rakes and cuts grass;• Plants, prunes and otherwise cares for trees and shrubs;• Helps to maintain baseball diamonds, running tracks, football fields, tennis courts and other athletic and recreation areas;• Marks and lays out sports fields for use by athletes;• Assists in the removal of snow and ice from school property and in sanding and salting operations during winter time;• Operates and performs simple maintenance on a variety of equipment such as trucks, tractors, jeeps, mowers, rollers, and other machinery;• Sets up for use and repairs high bars, trampolines, basketball backboards and other equipment used in gymnasiums;• Paints and repairs bleachers, back stops and other recreational and playground equipment;• Conducts safety checks on gym and sports equipment.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:• Good knowledge of grounds maintenance activities;• Working knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of athletic and recreation equipment;• Dependability;• Integrity;• Good physical condition.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:(a) One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of parks or grounds or any activity bearing a reasonable relationship to the duties of this position; OR(b) Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Mechanic/Groundskeeper
Rome City School District
Mohawk Valley
Annual wage
Fixed