What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4.2025 - Classified - Summer Groundskeeper position at Kearney Public Schools?
TEMPORARY POSITION FOR SUMMER ONLY
Position will start May. 40 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education : Minimum of High School diploma.
- Valid Nebraska Driver's License imperative.
- Knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and power/self-propelled mowing equipment.
- The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
- Knowledge of grounds keeping procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)
- Mowing with push and self-propelled mowers.
- Trimming bushes and trees, weeding, picking up trash, painting or other outside duties assigned.
- Safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, sterilants, and other supplies as directed.
- General maintenance and upkeep of the equipment assigned.
- Planting grass seed, planting trees and bushes and the care required to get them started.
- Watering with various watering equipment, (sprinklers sprayers, walkers,) and moving irrigation pipe.
- Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
- Proper use of mowers and weed eaters.
- Mixing of 2 cycle gasoline.
- Works well independently and with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Inside/Outside : Outside
- Climatic Environment : Heat, bugs, insects, too much sun.
- Hazards : Fertilizers; Operation of Power Equipment; Weed Killers
At Will Employment : Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.
It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.
The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –
Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources
Kearney Public Schools
320 West 24 th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8011
melherrmann@kearneycats.com
