Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper 3/25 Job Description Moore Norman Technology Center Job Title: Groundskeeper Facilities Services Mission, Vision, and Core Values: Commits to fully support Moore Norman's mission, vision, core values, and culture: Mission Preparing for success, changing lives, building better tomorrows. Vision Moore Norman Technology Center is recognized as the first choice for workforce development and training, committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for every student and client. Core Values Accountability; Data-Driven; Valuing People; Continual Improvement; Collaboration. Culture The Moore Norman Way - staying above the line Job Objective: Performs skilled level duties under general supervision to maintain grounds and landscape of the school to provide students and school employees with an attractive place to work, learn, and develop. An incumbent in this position will follow general standardized operating policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or equivalent Credentials: Valid commercial Oklahoma drivers license (CDL) preferred. Acceptable driving record required. Obtain Applicator's Tech Certificate for use of chemicals within first year of employment. Special Knowledge, Skill or Ability Must have mental requirement to understand and follow instructions and avoid safety problems such as chemical application, flying rocks, working with and next to sharp saws, blades, etc. Ability to use basic addition and subtraction in performance of job Ability to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as labels on chemicals (mix chemicals), basic charts, diagrams, or instruction material for equipment Satisfactory personal conduct and integrity Ability to work well with others Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance Experience: Six months related full-time work experience preferred; 12 months related part-time experience acceptable. Reports to: Director, Facilities Services Contact with Others: An incumbent in this position has regular contact by telephone, email, or in person with the public, and other employees for the efficient exchange of information. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1) Strengthens relationships by developing students and clients and staff, partnering with businesses and schools and collaborating with community leaders through participating in school or community activities. 2) Focuses on being a leader within the organization through personal accountability, active problem solving and positive forward thinking. 3) Focuses on continual improvement to assure quality products and excellent services to our customers and stakeholders. 1 Groundskeeper 3/25 4) Mows, edges, trims grass, trims trees and shrubs. Plants, grass, shrubs, trees and flowers et 5) Waters, fertilizes, sprays for weeds, etc. and performs other landscaping/dirt work as needed. 6) Cleans curbs, driveways, and sidewalks and ponds. 7) Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Reports any damages to supervisor. 8) Empties trash cans and picks up litter as needed. Performs periodic clean up of all school sites. 9) Performs parking lot maintenance and snow removal. 10) May perform other custodial/maintenance duties as needed. 11) Maintain flowerbeds year round. 12) Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Exercised: None Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to stand/walk approximately 8 hours daily depending on the weather Requires occasional to frequent bending/stooping; squatting/crouching; occasional crawling/kneeling; climbing (height 8-feet ladder); occasional reaching above shoulder; and pushing/pulling Occasional lifting 50-75 pounds to handle fertilizer bags, and maneuver lawn equipment Requires employee to use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls Requires employee to use both hands for such repetitive actions requiring simple/firm grasping and/or fine manipulation Possesses manual dexterity/visual ability to operate vehicle and grounds equipment, to see area to be mowed, sodded and sprayed etc Possesses hearing/speaking ability to communicate with fellow workers and the students/public. Must be able to do job safely and efficiently Must be able to work in outdoors with temperature changes; operating motorized equipment; and exposure to toxic chemicals, dust, fumes, etc. This is not an exhaustive list and reasonable accommodations will be made as needed Environment/ Working Conditions: Office, lab, virtual, indoors, outdoors, and workshop setting Equipment Knowledge Must be able to drive vehicle and lawn tractors The most complicated types of tools or equipment that are needed to perform the job include: hedgers and weed-eaters; light and large John Deere tractor, Kubota mower/tractors, pressure sprayers, and pressure sprayers, and chain saws. Uses tools or equipment in a manner requiring competence and must meet certain performance standards which normally would be gained by on the job exposure or training Ability to work in the outdoors with temperature changes, operating motorized equipment, and exposure to dust and fumes which can be toxic while mixing chemicals, etc. Will be required to use safety goggles and mask while mixing chemicals May be required to wear a safety belt/strap to lift heavy objects Terms of Employment: Per Board Policy Duration of Contract: 12-months FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy. Approved: I have read the job description for which I have been hired, and agree to the responsibilities listed above. Employee Date Supervisor Date 2