Maintenance Grounds

Maintenance/Grounds

The job of Grounds/Maintenance Level II is done for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s and athletic fields; ensuring the availability and maintenance of required equipment; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events; and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner. This position will also assist the Maintenance Department to install, repair, and maintain various items and equipment. This job reports to District Facilities Foreman & Director of Operational Services.

Employment Term: 12 months Full Time

Essential Functions

Applies sand and salt (e.g. during snow and icy conditions, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and the general public.
Assists in repairing various items, systems and/or component (e.g. furniture, cabinets, wooden fixtures, athletic equipment, bleachers, woodwork, partitions, counters, doors, window frames, fences, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, walkways, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing trash or hazards.
Installs various items (e.g. partitions, cork strips, bulletin boards, counters, doors, windows, drywall, paneling, floor/ceiling tile, molding, playground equipment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.
Maintains landscaping and athletic fields (e.g. mowing, weed eating, fertilizer application, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
Maintains grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items in safe operating condition for the department.
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. assemblies, graduation, ball fields, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
Removes snow from sidewalks, playgrounds, parking areas, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff, and the general public.
Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, chairs, tables, risers, sound shells, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site and between school sites as required to complete tasks as well as items that are needed in the buildings for various programs.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates: Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability.
Clearances: Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.

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