POSITION: Athletic Facilities, Building/Grounds Level III - 9 MONTHS -March 1st through November 30th

LOCATION: District Athletic Facilities and Grounds

HOURS: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (8 Hours with ½ hour lunch)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Holidays include: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Level III Buildings/Grounds employee works in general maintenance to maintain the athletic facilities within the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or the equivalent.
Demonstrated record of successful employment.
Required: 5 years commercial turf grass experience. Must have experience operating and maintaining commercial grade equipment.
Must successfully pass a physical assessment including a material handling lift test up to 60 pounds.
Willing to attain State of Ohio pesticide applicator’s license.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Successful experience in grounds maintenance work with Sylvania Schools is preferred.
Able to safely operate automotive equipment, mower, tractor, front-end loader, dump truck and other heavy equipment as needed and in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Three to five years of athletic field or golf course or other similar experience desired.
CSFM certification desired.
Knowledge of turf grass management and irrigation systems.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Computer use skills and the willingness to use technology.
Strong work ethic.
Communicate clearly and document all coordination with administration, especially with athletic directors.
Demonstrate communication skill proficiency in writing, e-mail, and verbally.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Must be able to perform manual labor.
Must complete all training as required by Sylvania Schools and/or the Ohio Department of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TURF CULTURAL PRACTICES:

Complete mowing, weed treatment, disease prevention and treatment, fertilizer application, and irrigation
Working knowledge of irrigation systems and pumps.
Ensure appropriate equipment operation to reduce turf damage.
Maintain synthetic turf according to manufacturer's recommended practices and procedures.

FACILITIES, FIELDS, AND GROUNDS CARE:

Perform custodial duties and maintenance including, but not limited to, cleaning, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
Schedule and complete all field preparation, including but not limited to maintenance of synthetic turf system, fertilizing, mowing, lining, reseeding, etc.
Be available during all athletic contests scheduled at stadiums for emergency maintenance issues and to open and close stadiums for events.
Plow snow from all school facilities as designated by the Director of Facilities.
Complete repairs to (but not limited to) bleachers, press box, locker rooms, and restrooms as needed.
Haul equipment, furniture, food items, or other items as directed by the Director of Facilities or Food Services Manager or their designees.

OTHER:

Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
Ability to work from a ladder and/or scaffold or other safe and approved methods of assent.

Attend department meetings and training seminars as required by the Director of Facilities.
Operate all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Make necessary minor repairs to equipment, and perform routine maintenance on all equipment as needed.
Responsible to enter personal absences and clock in/out via the Red Rover System, and to communicate same-day absences to the Director of Facilities and Human Capital.
Responsible to check your district email account on a regular basis, and to communicate as needed via email.
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as necessary to assure the successful daily operation of the department.