The job of “Grounds Keeper” is for the purpose of providing maintenance and/or new installation to indoor and outdoor facilities at a standard that will insure a safe, attractive, efficient and clean environment for the students of the Cedar Falls Community Schools. Incumbent may be required to substitute in the absence of other skilled crafts personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides repair/replacement/service to all types of grounds related equipment such as but not limited to mowers, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, snow plows, painters, trimmers, saws and tillers.
• Installs/maintains signage and related equipment for district.
• Responsible for keeping ornamental, play areas and sports turf mowed and trimmed on a timely basis.
• Keeps trimming around buildings, walks, tracks and trees maintained.
• Manicures trees, shrubs and flower beds for overgrowth and weeding.
• Orders parts and makes repairs to district playground equipment reported by building staff.
• Coordinates/performs installation of playground safety surfacing.
• Performs work order tasks as required to completion and files appropriate paperwork with Maintenance Office.
• Conforms to all laws, policies and practices of safety in the workplace.
• Procures materials and supplies for completion of tasks according to approved district guidelines.
• Transports district equipment and supplies as necessary between facilities owned by the district.
• Operates mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, vehicles, tractors, skid loaders and snow removal equipment.
• Operates hand held power equipment including, but not limited to saws, drills, grinders along with hand tools required for each task.
• Performs cleanup tasks after completion of projects.
• Monitors inventories of supplies necessary to complete tasks.
• Marks district sporting fields and play areas for PE and athletic school activities
• Sprays herbicides as necessary for turf management at district facilities.
• Monitors irrigation equipment and arranges for repairs as necessary.
• Manages assignments of seasonal grounds staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience Required: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of job related experience in institutional grounds maintenance or related trade.

• Skills to operate hand and power tools used in institutional applications and perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc and to interpret plans, blueprints and/or schematics as required.

• Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in institutional maintenance functions while applying standards for safe use of equipment.

• Ability to stand/walk or sit/ride for prolonged periods and frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull and reach with arms. The employee must be able to talk/hear effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. The employee must possess the desire to work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers, demonstrate initiative, be flexible as well as provide attention to detail. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, near visual acuity/depth perception.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required: Valid Iowa Driver’s License. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is desirable. Pass written and manipulative testing along with completion of 2 week trial period (for current staff.) Successful completion of orientation classes. All certifications must be completed within 24 months from date of hire.