Vacancy exists for a Class C-1 Turf Maintenance Mechanic at the Upper Merion Area School District for the 2026/2027 school year.

HOURS: 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

PAY RANGE: $34.94 - $43.68

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform turf maintenance work, including operation of mowers, weed trimmers, and other garden and turf equipment as needed.
Perform equipment maintenance and repair work.
Maintain flower beds, including planting, weeding, and actual building of beds.
Apply pesticides/herbicides or use fertilizers as directed, following proper training and certification in their use.
Perform snow removal with available equipment as required.
Empty outside trash cans and keep fields and parking lots free of trash.
Lay out and line playing field(s).
Install, break down, and store athletic equipment and goals as needed.
Pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, and landscape products as needed.
Must be able to properly and efficiently troubleshoot and correct any repairs or improvements in relation to grounds and related equipment and controls.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Surveys buildings to determine repairs needed and develops plans for completion.
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
May be asked to work extra hours when needed to cover emergencies or special activities.
Assist in the emergency snow removal process by driving a district-provided plow/pushers, snow thrower, shovel, or salt spreader.
Operate equipment such as bucket loader, backhoe, gas- and diesel-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and other such equipment as it relates to landscaping and turf maintenance.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma.
Experience with landscape maintenance, grass cutting, and ornamental plant installation and maintenance.
Demonstrated competence in maintaining and repairing mowers and other equipment.
Established ability to interact and cooperate with fellow workers and supervisors in a team approach to grounds maintenance.
Demonstrated record of working cooperatively and effectively with others.
Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district's commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.