Groundskeeper

Position: Grounds Maintenance
Supervisor: District Facilities Manager

Non-Exempt

General Job Description:

Maintain school grounds daily through landscaping duties (mowing, weed eating; trimming of

bushes & trees; raking, blowing and bagging leaves; emptying trash cans, etc.)

Maintain all sprinkler systems/irrigation systems throughout the district.

Maintain district’s playing fields and grounds.

All fence repair and exterior painting as needed.

Preventive maintenance on all grounds equipment in season and out of season.

Shovel Snow and keep sidewalks free of snow, ice and debris.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Contract Days: 260
Contract Hours: 40/week

Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent. Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, clean driving record and participate in a defensive driving course. Pesticide/herbicide knowledge a plus. Mechanical abilities, good judgment, communication skills. Must work well with staff members inside and outside of the department. Must be reliable and able to work in outdoor cold and heat. Ability to troubleshoot and repair irrigation/sprinkler systems. Need to be self-motivated in keeping grounds green and weed free during growing season and all landscape healthy during dormant season.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting: 2 hours daily
Standing: 1 hour daily
Walking: 5 hours daily
Lifting: 51-100 lbs. – occasionally

26 – 50 lbs. – occasionally

0-25 lbs. – frequently

above shoulders – rarely

above waist – occasionally

above knees – frequently

Carrying (two handed):

51-100 lbs. – occasionally

26 – 50 lbs. – occasionally

0 – 25 lbs. – frequently

Carrying (one handed):

51-100 lbs. – rarely

26 – 50 lbs. – occasionally

0 – 25 lbs. – frequently

Repetitive hand use – push/pull

51 – 100 lbs. – occasionally

26 – 50 lbs. – occasionally

0 – 25 lbs. – frequently

Simple grasping:

Right hand – yes

Left hand – yes