Grounds/Maintenance (Summer help) 3 positions

Summer help

Three positions available

Approximately 43 work days - June 15 - August 14

The position provides grounds maintenance for the district; ensuring attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; overseeing grounds maintenance for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with custodial, maintenance and side administrators and athletic coaches for the purpose of adjusting irrigation schedules, preparing athletic fields and ensuring a safe learning environment for participants.
• Install small sections and areas of concrete (e.g. pads, sidewalks, driveways, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and attractive grounds.
• Performs turf installation and maintenance including tilling, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, edging and weed management.
• Responsible for control of weeds and other vegetation all non-improved areas of district properties including borders and non-turf areas.
• Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps. Report immediately any damage or vandalism to facilities or theft of equipment.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools.
• Mow lawns, fields and other grounds for the purpose of ensuring safe and attractive grounds with a world-class look for students, staff and the public.
• Monitor landscaped areas, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g. fields, parking areas, courtyards, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs and providing an attractive environment with a world-class look.
• Oversee all aspects of grounds care (e.g. coordinating work assignments, pesticide/herbicide applications, inspecting and/or evaluating projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Administrative Staff for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• React to changing productivity and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Perform duties of grounds/maintenance staff for the purpose of ensuring world-class looking campus grounds in accordance with established standards.
• Plant a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prune trees, hedges and shrubs for the purpose of ensuring safe and attractive grounds for students, staff and the public.
• Prepare grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, plants flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive, and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events that create an environment of pride for students.
• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support conveying information and for writing reports.
• Repair irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc., for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Will assist Maintenance Department when required.
• Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or District Administration.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in grounds maintenance; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous

materials; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions

of the job include: methods of shrub, tree and lawn planting and care; herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals used in grounds maintenance; proper use and maintenance of tools and power equipment used in grounds maintenance; health and safety regulations; and methods of organizing, scheduling and prioritizing workloads.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of

individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies

required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: understanding and following oral and written directions; working independently with little direction; planning and organizing work; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; and maintaining effective working relationships with others; and preparing

accurate records.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking,

and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Qualifications:

Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in several areas of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, roof repair, plastering/spackling, field/playground maintenance, furniture repair, and small engine repair).

Ability to initiate and complete work orders.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability;

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance