Grounds Worker/Roving Custodian - Burrillville School Department

The Burrillville School Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Grounds Worker/Roving Custodian. Please see the below job description for responsibilities and qualifications. TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE Burrillville School Department Position Description Title: Grounds Worker/Roving Custodian Supervisor: Facilities Manager Department: School Department __________________________________________________________________ GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, performs a variety of manual semi-skilled tasks required in the maintenance of athletic fields, parking areas and school grounds, landscaping projects, and other assigned duties. December through February, serves as a roving custodian. Mows grass, lays sod, cuts weeds, edges, trims and rakes; installs plants; prunes, waters, sprays and mulches trees, shrubs and lawns; notifies department foreman of needed materials and equipment; operates power mowers, edgers, clippers, sprayers, shears, and athletic field lining equipment and other hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance; picks up paper and other debris; places concrete forms; repairs and cleans streets, walks and parking areas; maintains and repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems; assists in the preparation of facilities for special use; moves supplies, equipment and/or furniture to and from School Department facilities; operates School Department vehicles. WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties require: both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and extreme cold; physical ability to endure physically strenuous work on a daily basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, crawling; manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; ability to work occasional overtime, including potential for 24-hour emergency on-call status and issuance of wide area pager for prompt response back to the District in the event of an on-site emergency; post-job offer medical exam will be required. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Maintains irrigation systems and related components.  Monitors and inspects grounds/facilities to identify problems, needed repairs, or other situations requiring attention.  Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of other individuals.  Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, maintenance records, inventory records, or other documents.  Operates electronic control systems to schedule automatic irrigation systems, lighting and other systems.  Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities.  Communicates with Facilities Manager, team members, other departments, vendors, contractors and the public.  Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations maintains professional affiliations, attends meetings, workshops and training sessions as appropriate. EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Experienced Grounds Worker with a pesticide license. QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency preferred, demonstrated ability to read and write at minimum of 10th grade level required. Some experience in grounds work or landscaping preferred. (High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, chemical application, or other specialized area of assignment; supplemented by one (1) maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, chemical application, or other specialized area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  As this position required daily operation of Burrillville School Department vehicles, possession and maintenance of a valid RI driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required, as is the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the District and community.  A post-offer background investigation test will be required.  May require possession and maintenance of a valid Turf & Ornamental Spray license and/or Arborist certification. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor or management team.