Maintenance - Grounds Mechanic

Grounds Mechanic         

Division:  Operations

Reports To:   Assigned Foreman

Days/Hours Worked: 244/8

Salary Schedule:  M1, M2, M3, or M4           

Revision Date:  2/2025

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance duties, jobs, tasks, functions, and responsibilities as assigned by work orders or directed by supervisors to maintain school system grounds vehicles and small engine equipment.
• Follow work schedules as assigned by supervisors to maintain grounds vehicles and small engine equipment, including off-hour emergency maintenance situations.
• Complete all work orders as assigned in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
• Maintain, care for, and keep up with all assigned equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fulfill duties and responsibilities.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.  Follow all equipment, material, and product use directions.
• Adhere to all school system personnel rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, such as repair records and inspection reports.
• Participate in training and staff development activities as may be required by the school system or state and federal regulations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. 
• Must have a combination of experience and training in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding automotive engines and small equipment engines. Certified Small Engine Technician (CSET) preferred.
• Ability to pass annual physical required.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. 
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.          
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds (100 pounds infrequently), stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.