Prune Board Jobs (NOW HIRING)

TITLE Mower Operator QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license,
• Any combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.

REPORTS TO  Lead Groundskeeper SUPERVISES  Non-Applicable TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT  12 Months PAY GRADE  18 JOB GOAL  Maintain all facility's grounds at a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and an attractive visual appearance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                             

• Performs grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Ensures caution is taken when children or any personnel are present.
• Makes daily checks on equipment for proper mower deck alignments and to provide safe operation of equipment.
• Performs daily lubrication, minor repairs, and mechanical adjustments and filter changes on a routine basis.
• Makes daily checks on trailer lights for proper operation of turning and stopping indicators.
• Safely operates vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• Maintains or repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
• Becomes familiar with assigned mowing areas to be able to avoid hazards and damage to equipment and promote individual safety.
• Performs grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Cuts lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Applies pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitoes, ants, wasps, ticks, and others under the direction of the Lead Groundskeeper, Maintenance Supervisor, or IPM Coordinator.
• Applies fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.
• Cares for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
• Shovels snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to keep people from falling.
• Sweeps or blows walkway free of debris.
• Cut / prune trees and shrubs for safety and proper growth using equipment such as but not limited to: shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Attaches wires from planted trees to support stakes and remove when needed.
• Hauls and spreads soils as needed for repairs and improvements.
• Installs lawn furniture.
• Maintains irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems, starting them up in spring, and maintaining settings
• Uses irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
• Waters lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans
• Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.
• Landscapes by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Trims or picks flowers and clean flowerbeds.
• Rakes, mulches, and composts leaves.
• Follows planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
• Plants seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
• Gathers and removes litter.
• Report maintenance corrections needed at a site in a timely manner to Maintenance Supervisor. Items such as but not limited to: damaged fencing, burnt light bulbs, painting touch-ups, etc.
• Safety issues shall be reported immediately to Maintenance Supervisor. Items such as but not limited to: gas leaks, exposed electrical, sharp objects such as broken glass.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance. Assist in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by superintendent and/or evaluator.

 
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

• Maintains good attendance.
• Reports to work on time.
• Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
• Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board's Policies
• Reports  job-related injuries within 24 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.
• Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.
• Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
• Attends meetings as directed.
• Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate.