Qualifications:
1.High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in turf care and facilities maintenance area preferred.
3. Knowledge of turf practices facilities maintenance practices and procedures. 4. Ability to perform General maintenance work on facilities. 5. Ability to manage turf care maintenance. 6. Ability to service grounds equipment. 7. Ability to make independent judgment concerning matters related to maintenance. 8. Experience in education environment considered a plus.Position Goal: Working closely with the Custodial / Maintenance supervisor, and in coordination with the Director of Facilities and other District staff, responsible for the overall maintenance and grounds, cleaning, safety, and daily operation of assigned District facilities, with the goal of providing a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive, and efficient educational environment.Reports to: Director of FacilitiesSupervises: Outsourced Grounds Contracts. (Mowing and snow removal) PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the overall grounds maintenance, safety, and daily operation of assigned District grounds / facilities.
Perform preventative maintenance checks and tasks on set timeline as detailed on preventative maintenance schedule for the position.
Identify and perform minor maintenance projects as needed as detailed on minor maintenance schedule for the position.
Monitor and follow turf maintenance procedures through to conclusion.
Maintain facility security at all times.
Maintain safe work conditions and environment of assigned District grounds and facilities.
Responsible for timely removal of snow and ice from entrances, sidewalks, and parking lots of District facilities, not otherwise done by contract operators, so that facilities can be accessed and used in a safe manner.
Responsible for athletic field preparation for games and practices.
Work at after school meetings and events that occur at assigned District facilities as required and needed.
Be on call as required and needed before and after regularly scheduled work hours and on weekends and holidays to respond (by telephone, e-mail, text, or in person) to problems or issues with assigned District facilities, including snow and inclement weather.
Assure that all tools, power equipment are maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Follow-up on and correct as appropriate facilities related complaints from management and occupants of assigned District grounds / facilities; and communicate issues of concern to Custodial / Maintenance supervisor.
Maintain work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.
Using District software system (currently FMX), monitor and maintain systems for work orders, work logs, inspection and preventative maintenance schedules, and maintenance requests.
Using District software system (currently FMX), maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment; and order replacement inventory as needed.
Prepare for and participate as part of inspections, reviews, and external audits of assigned District grounds / facilities.
Assist in the development of facility department team goals and priorities.
Assist as needed in the preparation of presentations and analytical reports.
Assist as needed in the development, preparation, monitoring, and revising of facility / grounds related budgets (including annual capital reserve and capital projects).
Assist as needed in preparing documents for bids, grants, and contracted services.
Prepare and submit reports and other documents as required.
Learn and understand all software and related software packages used by the facilities team to perform required duties.
Attend meetings and provide input as necessary.
Obtain and maintain work related certifications as may be required, and attend professional development training and workshops as necessary.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by Director of Facilities.POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Terms of Employment: 12 month, 260 days/yearSchool Year Work Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day (40 hours per week), Schedule with 30 minute unpaid lunch (start and end time vary with assigned District facility)Summer Work Schedule Monday – Thursday, 10 hours a day (40 hours per week), with 30 minute unpaid lunch (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) Job Classification Support Staff – hourly, eligible for overtimePhysical Demands Lift and carry - up to 75 pounds on a daily basis.Prolonged periods of standing, walking, working outdoors, and driving. Office environment of sitting at desk and working on computer keyboard.Ability to:
bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, crawl, reach, grasp and walk
reach above and below the waist
use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
use both hands for repetitive movement and fine coordination to operate equipment, including a computer keyboard
drive a car.
operate heavy machinerySensory Abilities Visual acuity to work outdoors and indoors on maintenance related projects, read correspondence, reports, and a computer screen. Auditory acuity to be able to effectively communicate, use standard telephone, listen to people and greet visitors. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.Work Environment Ability to work in multiple environments on a daily basis, including but not limited to outdoors, indoors, school buildings, warehouse, office, retail stores, and meeting/conference space. Work conditions include, but are not limited to, outdoors in all types of weather conditions (bright sun, rain, sleet, snow, and excessive heat and cold), loud and constant noise, and excessive dirt, grime, and dust. Occasionally may be required to clean up bodily fluids.Temperament Maintain confidentiality of data and information as required by State and Federal Regulations.Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.Must be able to:
interact well with various publics and individuals
work as a member of a team
work in an environment with frequent interruptions and constant change
work with and around students, including those with special needs.Cognitive Ability Must be able to:
follow written and verbal directions
read and write
communicate effectively
organize, handle and prioritize multiple tasks
exercise good judgment
follow-through to completion assigned tasks with minimal supervision.Equipment Required Position holder must have and maintain a smart cell phone at theirown expense for contact by CASD staff during work and non-workhours. License Must possess a current and valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, Category 23 Pesticide license Clearances Must possess current and valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances, with results acceptable to the District. Must submit to PA driver’s history clearance, with results acceptable to the District.Other Requirements Must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public School Code, 24 P.S. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 Pa Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety).Comments The position may require the performance of other duties related to the essential functions as assigned. The CASD may revise the position description as tasks are analyzed and modified.The position holder must be able to perform and accomplish the responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the position holder to inform the CASD of any and all reasonable accommodation requests in advance of filling the position.
AVAILABLE: Immediately
CONTACT: Mrs. Michelle Sarokon
HR Coordinator
540 W. North St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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No person shall on the grounds of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.
For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures, services, activities and facilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons, contact:
Dr. Michael R. Gogoj
Title IX Coordinator
540 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-6800
Lisa Slover
Section 504 Coordinator
Director of Student Services
Office Address – 623 West Penn Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-6800 ext. 17815
sloverl@carlisleschools.org
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