Groundskeeper

P o Position Title: Classification: Position Location: Reports To: Groundskeeper Grounds ll District Wide Director of Plant Operations QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To peiorm thislob successfully, an individual must be able to perlorm each essentla/ duty sarisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, ski and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to peiorm the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS: . Possess High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. o Possess Valid Michigan driver's license . Five (5) year experience preferred o Have demonstrated success in working effectively and harmoniously with supervisors and peers. . Have demonstrated employment dependability and maintained a record of reliability and punctually . Ability to write legible responses to work orders and other documents. . Ability to lift object of at least fifty (50) pounds The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required lo sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this.lob include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceplion, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this.job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors and will occasionally work indoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. Theemployee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Frequently the employee will work aloneand occasionally will work irregular or extended hours. The noise level in the work environmeni will varydepending on the task. work is performed indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment isusually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area. RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DESCRIPTION: The Groundskeeper performs a variety of activilies towardihe upkeep-and improvement of a1 buirdings owned bythe schoor district, whire unoe. ti,e suje.visrin oi"ti""i#"oo,. ot prant operations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 TYPICAL DUTIES: Operates a variety of equipment (tractor, mowers, snow blowers, trucks, etc.) necessary in the performance of maintaining the grounds and lands owned by the Van Buren Public School District. Seed, fertilize, mow, trim, edge and irrigate the grassy areas of all school property, developing and nurturing grass and sod growth to beautify school sites. lnstall, maintain, repair and replace playground equipment as well as maintaining playground areas. Reconstruct, repair, maintain, and install fencing as needed and directed. Fully maintain all athletic fields owned by the school district, in accordance with item 2 above. Drive the necessary vehicles to transport equipment from place to place and operate the necessary grounds equipment to complete the assigned tasks. Operate snow plows and remove snow from parking lots, walkways, steps and entrances of all school buildings. Assist with a variety of maintenance duties as the seasons and need dictate. Optional CDL (Commercial Ddver's License) license. Performs other related work as assigned. WORKING HOURS: Forty (40) hours per week, fifty-two weeks per year less earned, approved and arranged paid vacation time Eight (8) hours per day, as scheduled, plus approved overtime. NOTE: The above duties are general in nature and are not to be conslrued as all-inclusive. 7. 9. 10 1 2