Assistant Crew Chief, Grounds Maintenance

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The assistant crew chief, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion installing and maintaining landscape, pruning trees and shrubs, and ensuring cleanliness and safety of outdoor areas. Position is semi-skilled in gardening and turf maintenance and leads work functions for assigned crew. Employee performs district-wide work to carry-out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Hourly NC 10/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Supervisor, Maintenance Operations

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
  
• Lead and participate in the maintenance of landscaped areas consisting of lawns, bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, etc. through established practices and procedures
  
• Develop and design new landscaping
  
• Perform duties such as planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, renovating, fertilizing, and pruning
  
• Inspect school grounds to remove debris such as leaves, rocks, or other debris that could become a safety hazard or detract from the appearance of the property
  
• Transport rubbish to the local landfill; transport plant material and mechanical equipment/parts
  
• Apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used and guide assigned grounds maintenance workers
  
• Maintain and repair mowers, edgers, string trimmers, blowers, trenchers, sprayers, and related grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
  
• Operate motorized equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steer loaders, backhoes, tractors, bush hogs, finishing mowers, reel mowers, riding mowers and push mowers
  
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems including changing and adjusting heads, maintaining controllers, and assisting in large irrigation projects
  
• Participate in preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities
  
• Safely operate a district fleet vehicle to travel to assigned job sites, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company driving policies
  
• Maintain the vehicle in clean, orderly, and serviceable condition, promptly reporting any maintenance needs, damage, or safety concerns
  
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of related equipment and methods of grounds maintenance operations
  
• Knowledge of proper use and care of grounds maintenance tools and equipment
  
• Knowledge of safe work practices
  
• Working knowledge of ADA requirements and detention pond repair and maintenance
  
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the preparation and maintenance of landscaped grounds
  
• Ability to lead work functions and provide feedback to workers
  
• Ability to learn methods and techniques used in the application of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides
  
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform heavy manual labor
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress
  
• Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor
  
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools or equipment related to grounds maintenance
  
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
  
• Ability to communicate effectively
  
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
  
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
  
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or ability to obtain a GED required
  
• Minimum of One (1) year of related grounds experience required
  
• Trade School or Community College classes in Horticulture preferred
  
• Equivalent combination of education and experience