Grounds Maintenance Worker, Facility Services

POSITION SUMMARY
Grounds Maintenance performs a full range of typical grounds maintenance duties such as: turf areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, athletic fields, and playgrounds; application of fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, as needed; maintains outdoor furniture and equipment; performs numerous other assignments as specified by management. 

REPORTS TO:  Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Facility Services

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Acts as school bus driver. 

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Lifting of 50 lbs. Is required on a regular basis.

• Knowledgeable in the use of commercial lawn care power equipment.

• Maintains trees using pruning shears and saws.

• Uses and maintains special power tools and equipment including; chain saws, salt spreaders, roto-tillers, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, forklifts, tractors, etc.

• Uses and maintains hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, brooms, picks, axes, post-hole diggers, hoses, dollies, wheelbarrows, etc.

• Prepares soil by cultivating, conditioning, misting, and applying fertilizers.

• Starts, transplants, and develops seedlings, sod, trees, etc.

• Installs and maintains lawn irrigation systems.

• Performs hauling: such as; groceries, band equipment, choral risers, athletic apparatus, miscellaneous district equipment, supplies, and trash to the dump. Also, hauls and moves furniture.

• Performs set-up for a variety of District functions such as graduation, athletic events, etc.

• Works in a changing environment such as hot or cold weather, rain, and snow.

• Works with a minimum amount of supervision.

• Perform safety inspections and repairs to playgrounds.

• Performs snow removal with shovels, snow blowers, and snow plows.

• Installs and maintains various types of fencing.

• Paints equipment, floors, walls, etc.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience is required.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
• Must maintain a valid, current CDL.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Requires ability to read and understand route instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and identify material by label and written or computer listings.
• Requires ability to provide instruction to District employees.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below 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 essential functions.

• Required to occasionally move objects weighing up to 100 pounds around the workspace.
• Requires daily travel to multiple work sites within the District using reliable, district-provided transportation.
• Climbs ladders and moves furniture as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Work in a variety of weather conditions and building environments. Exposed to loud noise levels.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 hours per day, 12 months, and 2,080 hours per year.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. 

Experience: A minimum of 1 year job-related experience is required. 3 years of experience is desired. Must pass a physical exam. Must pass a drug screening (if applicable).

License: Requires a valid Missouri Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B. Must have a clean driving record and obtain a Missouri school bus driver license endorsement within the first 6 months of employment to be used for bus driver responsibilities.  

Compensation:  Highly-competitive salary

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA status:  Non-exempt.

Work Calendar: 260 day calendar 

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter and resume, and listing three current references.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure

Salary : $20 - $28