Temporary Groundskeeper (May - October)

TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER - May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025

LOCATION:  Maintenance Department

START DATE: May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025

DAYS & HOURS:  Monday - Friday / 8 hours a day / 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 130 days

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:          Groundskeeper

Work days:       TBD

Reports to:       Lead Groundskeeper

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

General Description: The Groundskeeper provides grounds and landscape maintenance within the Maintenance Department.  Under Lead Groundskeeper supervision, the Groundskeeper installs, maintains and repairs underground sprinkler irrigation systems, equipment operation and construction of special landscaping or play areas, in addition to all other assigned groundskeeping duties.  Reports to Lead Groundskeeper.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fills a position designated for groundskeeper.
2. Performs all general groundskeeping duties, including, but not inclusive of:
   1. Installing, repairing and replacing landscape irrigation systems
   2. Administering preventative and regular maintenance of assigned equipment
   3. Operating trucks, tractors, mowers and other ground maintenance and construction vehicles
   4. Operating a variety of hand and power tools commonly used in grounds maintenance work
   5. Assisting custodial crew with irrigation, mowing and other landscaping duties as assigned
3. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or the equivalent
2. Able to relate well to students, staff and public
3. Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
4. Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place
5. Able to perform maintenance functions at the rate expected of grounds personnel
6. Able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
2. Lift, move, or be able to carry objects weighing 60 lbs on a frequent basis, over 60 pounds on an occasional basis
3. Use cleaning materials and equipment
4. Responsibilities may require the employee to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
5. Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch
6. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical and safety information

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job description (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Crook County School District is An Equal Opportunity Employer

This District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws including: The Fair Employment Practice Act; Title IX regulations, and Section 504 in employment and education programs and activities.  We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.  Upon request, this District will give reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.