Athletic Groundskeeper

The Athletic Groundskeeper is responsible for the school district's athletic grounds safety, maintenance and upkeep.
Essential Functions:

• Work with Athletic Director in the care and upkeep of athletic fields
• Work cooperatively with all other school employees
• Prepare athletic faciliteis for games and events
• Identify needs for materials and equipment to maintain the grounds and playground equipment. Submit needs to the appropriate supervisor/administrator
• Periodic checks of shrubbery, lawns and parking lots, and school property. Properly maintain grounds/school property
• Plan and carry out a maintenance plan for tractors, mowers and other groundskeeping equipment
• Line athletic fields
• Mow grass as needed, trim shrubbery
• Remove snow as needed
• Paint fences, clear fence rows and use weed killer where needed
• Drive necessary vehicles and groundskeeping equipment
• Outline and submit plans for upkeep/maintenance of all school property
• Empty outside trash barrels as needed
• Check, repair or replace traffic signs on school property

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Mechanical experience, with small engine and farm/lawn equipment
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and place priority on requests
• Possess the physical strength and dexterity needed to perform the assigned tasks
• Prior experience in groundskeeping/related fields
• Some experience in the care and lining of playing and athletic fields
• Be available to perform services required when emergency situations arise outside the normal working hours
• Valid driver’s license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
• Information on the position is available from Athletic Director, Mark Rinehart, at mark.rinehart@greeneview.org or Superintendent, Sabrina Woodruff, at sabrina.woodruff@greeneview.org.