Equipment Operator (Athletics)

• 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

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