Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodial/Maintenance/UtilityDate Posted: 10/28/2024Location: DistrictDate Available: 12/01/2024Closing Date: 11/11/2024 UTILITY WORKER FLORENCE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Start Date: 12/1/2024 Job Goal: To provide students with an attractive and safe natural environment in which to learn, maintaining the sites and physical facilities in a condition of operating excellence for full educational use. The Utility Worker will ensure a safe, comfortable, clean, and efficient place for students to learn, play and develop. Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and care for school grounds, including mowing lawns, pruning trees, and triming hedges.
- Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer or chemicals as needed.
- Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery to enhance the appearance of the grounds.
- Inspect flowers, shrubs, and trees for pests and apply appropriate treatments.
- Operate and maintain lawn mowers, sprinklers, and other equipment, making adjustments and repairs as necessary.
- Clear snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, spreading sand or salt to prevent slipping.
- Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse, ensuring the grounds remain tidy.
- Prepare athletic fields for competition and practice.
- Perform custodial or maintenance jobs as assigned, including cleaning and disinfecting facilities.
- Ensure the safety and security of the building by checking exit doors and panic bolts.
- Assist in various tasks, including moving furniture and setting up rooms for events.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift various weights (up to 100 ilbs.)
- Capability to operate lawn care and field machinery safely.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and perform outdoor tasks.
Terms of Employment:
- 8-hour day, 12-month position.
- Salary as established by the negotiated agreement.