Groundskeeper

Job Position: Grounds Keeper
Supervisor: Director of Operations
Terms of Employment: Salary, hours and work year to be established by the Superintendent with approval of the Board of Education.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, Must clear state criminal record check and child abuse check,
Ability to positively interact with support staff/district employees and community members,
Ability to meet deadlines, Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Equipment/Tools:
Hand tools: pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, drills, saws
Grounds: leaf blowers, rakes, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, garden tractor with blade, snow blowers, snow shovels, salt spreaders, ice chippers, hoses
Miscellaneous: floor fans, dehumidifiers, washer and dryer, portable signs, computer, two-way radios and/or cell phones

• Safely use chemicals (with recognized inhalation and absorption hazards) and all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work in controlled building environments as well as in extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures to include heat and cold, high or low humidity, noisy and dusty environments
• Operate hand and small power tools and equipment requiring grip force up to 40 pounds (in one or both hands) and frequent grip strengths between 5 and 40 pounds
• To complete a variety of custodial tasks, repetitive and sustained bending at the waist and stooping may occur during shifts, up to 5 minutes at a time

• Valid (state) driver’s license with no moving violations on motor vehicle record (MVR) and insurability by the district’s insurance carrier may be required

• Empty and clean trash receptacles outside buildings, Pick up paper and other debris on grounds
• Maintain district grounds by performing lawn mowing and trimming sidewalks and curbing
• Maintain district landscaping in an attractive and detailed manner. Trim bushes and trees and cut dead trees down. Blow and sweep sidewalks, parking lots, tennis court and other assigned areas.
• Maintain athletic fields and prepare them for events.
• Operate a variety of district vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect equipment for safe and proper operations.
• Monitor and inspect district sprinkler systems which include repairing sprinkler and irrigation pipes.
• Order and maintain inventory of parts for equipment.
• Perform snow removal from parking lot, play areas and sidewalks when needed.
• Add ice melt when needed.
• Perform light maintenance including carpentry, plumbing and HVAC.
• Maintain and repair parking lots as needed such as painting, fixing pot holes, repair curbing, etc.
• Report needed repair work to facilities director
• Wear proper work attire and equipment for protection such as safety glasses, hearing protection, face masks, etc. when needed.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must maintain confidentiality on all issues relating to students and staff.
• Must be able to work and communicate with students and staff.
• Must treat students and staff with courteous manner and respect at all times.
• May work weekends and different hours as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours.
• Will be on a rotating call schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by facilities director.
• Manages one’s own time efficiently and can also work as a team member with co-workers
• Attends in-service safety training and school meetings as required
• Adheres to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.
• Use of proximity cards will be used to enter each building.

FCSD Notice of Non-Discrimination:

It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. FCSD offers career and technical programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Applied Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing,Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management, and Human Services. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Evan Marten-SBO, 403 S 20th Street, Fairfield, IA 52556, 641.472.2655, tracy.vance@fairfieldsfuture.org

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