Maintenance Worker/Grounds Maintenance

Job Title : Maintenance Worker/Grounds Maintenance

Salary Index : Support Scale N6 (8 hours daily, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Reports To : Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, and Maintenance Foreman

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

2025-2026 Salary Scales

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Full benefits included: sick leave, annual leave, employer-provided health insurance, Virginia Retirement System, and 22 paid holidays.

SUMMARY/NATURE OF POSITION

This position will perform repairs to small engine grounds equipment (lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, etc). Will operate grounds equipment which includes backhoes, dump trucks, fork lifts, bobcats and lawn mowers. Will also push snow when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform preventive and repair maintenance on all lawn mowers, weed eaters, snow blowers and grounds equipment.

• Will be required to have a CDL license. Will be given a period of time to obtain if needed.

• Mow and weed eat property at the maintenance office.

• Use a truck with plow and remove snow on school properties.

• Use backhoe to dig holes and expose underground utilities for repairs.

• Use fork lift, dump truck, farm tractor, and bobcat.

• Perform tree trimming and vegetation removal when needed.

• Perform small repairs to parking lots and haul gravel when needed.

• Will be responsible for transporting science kits, tables, chairs, and delivering furniture to schools when requested.

• Maintain and monitor supply inventories.

• Keep records of requests/dates for equipment, tables and chairs.

• Possess basic computer skills to access or work order system, emails and order supplies online.

• This is a physical job that requires lifting, pulling weeds, using power equipment or mowing all day; must have the physical stamina to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates punctuality and observes assigned working hours.

• Demonstrates reliable, regular attendance.

• Adheres to and promotes policy, regulations, and procedures as established in Augusta County Public School’s Administrative Manual.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude as it relates to the work environment.

• Demonstrates appropriate dress, proper hygiene, personal appearance, and conduct at all times.

• Demonstrates ability to work on their own; shows initiative.

• Recognizes and reports potential health/safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel.

• Demonstrates ability to work outside of assigned working area when asked.

• Demonstrates willingness to work beyond normal contract time when emergency conditions develop. Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments and schedule.

• Maintains a neat, organized, and safe work area. Follows correct safety procedures in performing assignments.

• Demonstrates respect for other workers’ tools and workplace.

• Cooperates with fellow employees and shows willingness and ability to help others. Works effectively as a team member.

• Works with other school personnel in a cooperative manner.

• Informs and communicates with school personnel (administrators/head custodians) concerning status of work order requests.

• Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism in all communications.

• Assists in training of new employees (i.e. head custodians)

• Maintains good rapport with school patrons and the general public.

• Practices and upholds standards of confidentiality of work related matters.

• Attends required meetings, programs, and activities.

• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate with subcontractors in planning, scheduling, and completing work assignments.

• Demonstrates willingness to pursue professional development, training, and growth opportunities.

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and abilities.

• Demonstrates ability to make decisions.

• Demonstrates ability to use microcomputer for clocking in/out, e-mailing, other correspondence preparation, and equipment service/repair recordkeeping.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and general duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED): one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and work order requests. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to use a computer is beneficial.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a ruler or tape measure within fractions of an inch.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply problem solving skills in analyzing and resolving encountered problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential/general functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and

The employee must be able to climb and balance on all types of ladders as well as utilize all types of man-lifts in servicing and repairing equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per Letter of Agreement and Augusta County Policy Manual

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.