Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Physically and mentally competent to perform manual labor tasks, such as operating manpowered or motorized grass cutting equipment
Capable of understanding and carrying out oral or written instructions for skilled and unskilled duties
Experience in operating complex equipment
Valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator’s license
Must be insurable by the district insurance carrier
Pass drug screening test as outlined by district policy

Reports To

Executive Director of Athletics

Performs routine grounds maintenance jobs involving a variety of skilled duties
Cuts lawn, using power mowers and tractors with single or three sectional rotary clippers or hand mowers
Operates such equipment as end loader, tractor with grader blade to do landscaping and tract remodeling, parking lot repairs
Picks up trash and debris from grounds, walks, parking lots, play areas, and athletic fields and hauls to dump site
Prunes shrubs and hedges to shape and enhance appearance of shrubs
Rakes and removes leaves and straw, cleans ditches, culverts, storm drains, gutters, and downspouts and hauls debris to dump site
Sprays shrubs and trees with insecticide or herbicide when necessary and fertilizes
Waters lawns, shrubs, and athletic fields during dry periods by hose or portable sprinkler system
Operates vehicles as needed
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Days Employed:	251 per school year
Salary:	$12.50 per hour