Salary - $16.33 per hour

Assignment - District Sports Fields

Work time - To be determined

Anticipated start date - April 1, 2010

As these are temporary positions, there are no benefits

 

GROUNDSKEEPER

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Purpose Statement:

The job of Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s and athletic fields; maintaining and repairing irrigation systems; applying required pesticides; ensuring the availability of required equipment; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events; and ensuring assignments are competed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

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Essential Functions

• Applies pesticides/herbicides applications for the purpose of preserving the grounds in a healthy and safe condition and within the state and federal requirements.
• Assists in repair and maintenance (e.g. painting, replacing lights, carpenter helper, custodian substitute, etc.) for the purpose of performing other functions as may be required within the district.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. walkways, fence lines, drains, snow/ice removal, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing trash or hazards.
• Maintains groundskeeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Maintains landscaping and athletic fields (e.g. mow/trim lawns, rakes leaves, prunes, trims trees/hedges, lining athletic fields, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
• Plants various landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, lawns, trees, hedges, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, tills, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Repairs irrigation systems and components for the purpose of providing renovation or preventive maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports various items (e.g. sand, dirt, equipment, supplies, fertilizer, surplus furniture/items, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site and between school sites as required to complete tasks.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Lift 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet
• Be on your feet for an 8 hour shift.
• Perform repetitive motions such as mopping, sweeping, dumping garbage cans, cleaning and scrubbing restrooms.
• Operate power equipment, vacuum cleaners, hand tools, buffers and polishers.
• Perform minor electrical repairs on ballasts, switches, outlets, etc. and make minor repairs to water lines and plumbing.
• Shovel snow and ice when required.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including weed whips, mowers, fork lift, tracker, hand and power tools, etc.; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: method of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc.; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job- related equipment. In working with others, problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and schedules; working under time constraints; and communicating with diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units if often required to perform the job’s functions. There is some opportunity to impact the District ’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability

Continuing Education and Training Spraying license required or obtained through the school district

Clearances Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance and drug screening