Grounds Maintenance Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Grounds Maintenance
Building Services
P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte , NC 28230
Non Instructional/Operations – Maintenance
Job Number 4600311193
Start Date Open Date 05/19/2025
Closing Date 06/30/2025 NC 06

Hourly Non-Certified Schedule Summary:

To perform a variety of daily duties that include the maintenance of (165) sites and 4,500+ acres that require knowledge of Detention pond repair maintenance, working knowledge of ADA requirements and buffer up-keep regulations. Participate in the development, maintenance and repair of landscaped areas and open spaces; and to operate grounds maintenance machinery, equipment and tools. Our mission is to provide services that meet or exceed the expectation of all our customers thus ensuring a safe and encouraging atmosphere conducive to a quality education.

Essential Duties:

(These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.) Assist and participate in a variety of landscape maintenance duties including watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating and fertilizing lawns. Assist and participate in planting, watering and maintaining landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs. Assist and participate in trimming and pruning bushes, trees and shrubs. Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts and other facilities. Transport rubbish to the local landfill. Assist in applying herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used under supervision of immediate supervisor. Assist and participate in preparing and maintaining athletic fields and related facilities. Assist plumbing department in repairs of irrigation systems on athletic fields. Assist in the laying of forms, pouring and finishing concrete including sidewalks and slabs; install playground equipment and drinking fountains. Assist in preparation and installation of mobile classrooms. Learn to operate park maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, front loaders, and power tools such as mowers, edgers and blowers. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Assist in the delivery of portable lights to athletic events for extra security in addition of stationary lights. Assist in the maintenance and repair of detention ponds. Assist in the maintenance and repair of play equipment and follow ADA guidelines. Assist in the maintenance and up-keep of buffer areas at all school owned sites and understanding of regulations.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Formal or informal education or training which insures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance
6 months of grounds related experience Desired High School Diploma or GED
1 years of grounds related experience Licensing /

Certification Requirements:

Possession of valid driver’s license Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s class “A” CDL restricted license within nine months of employment. (Highly recommended for promotion) # of Jobs 1.00

Salary:

From 20.30
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information Knowledge / Skills /

Abilities:

Knowledge of basic equipment and methods of grounds maintenance operations.
Knowledge of proper use and care of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Ability to learn methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the preparation and maintenance of landscaped grounds.
Ability to learn methods and techniques used in the application of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift heavy objects and perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent crawling/kneeling, walking, standing and bending/stooping, lifting/carrying, grasping/twisting, and pushing/pulling. Rarely required to climbing/balancing, fingering/typing, sitting and reaching.
Rarely handle/work with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury
There are occasional unpleasant work elements, but the work environment is generally comfortable Job Attachment View Attachment In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte – Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.