GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs intermediate skilled work in the maintenance of school grounds and athletic facilities; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision of a grounds supervisor.  

 

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

• Serves as a skilled grounds tradesworker in ground maintenance, landscaping, and general gardening.
• Prepares athletic facilities for activities.
• Participates in snow removal across the school district.
• Inspects landscaped areas, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify needed maintenance and repairs.
• Plants and maintains shrubs and landscaping.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Maintains routine records.
• Keeps up-to-date about regulations and requirements for use and disposal of chemicals.
• Operates and maintains mowers, leaf blowers, tractors, sweepers, sprayers, and hand tools.
• Conducts special projects including tree maintenance, fencing, and painting.
• Operates edgers, power clippers, small mowers, sprayers, and other grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools; operates district vehicles including towing heavy equipment.
• Where needed, assists others with special grounds maintenance work such as chopping and grinding tree limbs, assisting in the erection and repair of fences, and painting lines on athletic fields and courts.
• Performs all duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, and terminology of the grounds trade; thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of common materials; thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with assigned trade; skilled in the use of tools and equipment; ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; ability to follow and issue oral and written instructions; considerable knowledge of proper safety precautions regarding building, grounds, and equipment maintenance; ability to maintain routine administrative reports and records; ability to monitor and review contract work for quality; ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with limited supervision; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma and/or several years of experience in grounds maintenance and/or landscaping. Demonstrated professional knowledge of systems for the maintenance of school grounds, athletics facilities, and playgrounds, including code requirements.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, heavy equipment, various hand tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess valid driver’s license and maintain a positive driving record. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

 

WORK ENVIRONNMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreaser, and sprays. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.