LG7 District Groundsperson

DeKalb CUSD 428 Job Description

Position Title: Lead Groundsperson Labor Grade VII

Department: Facilities Supervisor: Director of Facility & Safety Operations or Designee Calendar: 260-Day Calendar

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly

Date: April 2, 2024

Objective Responsible for overseeing the district to ensure the grounds are maintained to the standards of the district in a fiscally responsible manner, meeting all academic, athletic, and community needs, while complying with all regulations established in local, ROE, state, federal codes, and laws. Responsible to provide guidance and leadership to the grounds staff. Perform a variety of special grounds maintenance operations including athletic field maintenance and set up. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ensures that all actions are compliant with established Board policies as well as the mission, vision and values defined by the district and Board of Education. 2. Directs and instruct grounds department staff in order to maintain operating excellence and safety. Report any concerns to the Direct Supervisor. 3. Inventory grounds supplies and equipment for the purpose of the availability of items when needed by staff. 4. Inspect district grounds for the purpose of ensuring the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition and/or identifying and reporting necessary adverse or unsafe conditions (vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.) 5. Attend team meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions. 6. Maintain equipment (weed eaters, mowers, trimmers, saws, snow blowers, plows, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities. 7. Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner. 8. Participate and coordinate all snow/ice removal services during and outside of hours is required based on needs of the District. 9. Schedule grounds staff as needed to provide adequate coverage for meetings, school activities/athletics, and special events. 10. Prepare and/or maintain athletic fields for district events and outside events. 11. Coordinate transportation of various items (furniture, equipment, tools, supplies, etc.) for Job Descripti on – Lead Groundsperson

the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials for projects, events, etc. Set up and tear down as necessary. 12. Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (fires, floods, facility failures/damage, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment. 13. Maintain landscaping, parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds (mow/trim, seeding, rake leaves, pick up trash, trim trees/hedges, crack/hole repairs, striping parking lane, curbs and specialty zones, exterior signage, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive, and safe condition. 14. Perform safety checks/inspections on playgrounds equipment for the purpose of ensuring that the equipment and recreation area is safe for students and staff. 15. Provide support to grounds staff (coordinate schedules, assign tasks, provide training, motivate, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently and in compliance with site requirements and established standards. 16. Prepare various reports (requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required to maintain the facility. 17. Assist and provide guidance to seasonal grounds crew for the purpose of ensuring they stay on task and conduct their jobs in a timely and safe manner. 18. Perform general custodial and/or maintenance duties for the purpose of ensuring district facilities are kept in a well-maintained condition and buildings are covered as needed. 19. Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate. Qualifications 1. Valid Driver's License is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to obtain general and applicator license to apply spray fertilizer. 2. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English and communicate clearly with others. 3. Able to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need and desire to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. 4. Must exhibit specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include, but not limited to operating equipment and tools used in skilled trades, computer systems, and software literacy (email, work orders, etc.) 5. Must be able to adhere to safety practices (e.g. proper handling of hazardous materials, proper use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, and proper use of ladders/lifts, etc) 6. Ability to work with a schedule and manage schedules for other grounds staff members. 7. Able to plan and manage projects including after school activities and events. 8. Ability to work within a schedule and ability to schedule activities, collate data; and use job related equipment. 9. Flexibility is required to work with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of circumstances. Job Descripti on – Lead Groundsperson

10. Specific based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including adapting to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups, displaying mechanical aptitude, working under time constraints, meeting deadlines and schedules, working independently as well as part of a team and working with constant interruptions. 11. Ability to complete assigned tasks successfully. 12. Ability to operate district equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, and vehicles with plows. 13. Report of Physical Examination from a licensed physician stating physical fitness to perform the essential functions of the position. Supervisory Responsibility None Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Education and Experience 1. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2. Minimum of three (3) years of grounds experience with athletic field maintenance/set up required 3. Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory position preferred. 4. Prior experience in educational setting preferred. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Start and end time may vary in accordance with contractual language upon the needs of the district. Job Descripti on – Lead Groundsperson

Evaluation Performance of this job will be cooperatively evaluated annually by the Director of Facility & Safety Operations or Designated Assignee, in accordance with provisions of Board p

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• DeKalb, IL 60115 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• DeKalb, IL 60115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17