Maintenance Mechanic I, Grounds

Summary

Performs a variety of skilled tasks associated with grounds trade
## Essential Duties

- Utilizes blueprints, schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to complete various tasks which may include athletic field maintenance, excavation of utilities for repair or replacement, layout of sports fields

- Utilizes hand tools, testing and diagnostic equipment, simple power tools and large equipment such as backhoe, tractors and skid loader as appropriate for the trade to complete assigned tasks

- Cleans worksites including hauling debris and trash, cleaning tools and equipment, and ensuring tools, materials and equipment are stored properly

- Demonstrates knowledge of tools and safety practices commonly used in the grounds trade

- Demonstrates knowledge of irrigation controls and programming

- Determines proper methods, equipment, and materials to facilitate cost effective repairs

- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
## Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Driver License required Eligible to acquire a CDL Must be insurable by Fulton County School insurance carriers
## Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience required
## Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Familiar with irrigation systems and set-up of the controls
- Working knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment of the grounds trade
- Knowledge in use of hand and power tools and large equipment attachments related to the trade
- Skilled in the operation of tractors, backhoe and skid loader
- Must be able to understand and follow directions both written and verbal
- Must be able to work variable shifts

Working Conditions

- Regular exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity
- Must be able to work from tall ladders, lifts, scaffolding and/or bucket truck

Physical Demands

- Typically requires climbing ladders; pushing and/or pulling
- Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances
- Must be able to stand, crouch, and climb to use ladders and perform various types of manual labor