What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Grounds Worker (full-time, 3-6 month assignment), $15/hr position at Linn-Mar Community School District?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
Minimum Education or Experience
High school graduate or GED required
Experience in a related field preferred
Licensure or Certification
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Basic knowledge of varsity field maintenance (practice fields not included), gymnasium, team locker area cleanliness.
Able to transport supplies and equipment from one location to another.
Able to operate equipment and tools in order to accomplish tasks.
Skillful in the correct use and maintenance of equipment
Skillful in minor equipment and building maintenance repairs.
Skillful in planning, organizing and prioritizing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good hand/eye coordination skills.
Able to respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills.
Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedure manuals as required.
Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
Possess a valid Iowa Drivers’ license.
Able to perceive identification numbers marked on material; read and understand numbers and volumes; and transcribe numbers.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here 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
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must perform physical activities that require squatting, stooping or kneeling, climbing, lifting, balancing, and reaching above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools, occasionally while climbing on ladders of various heights. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. with assistance. The employee will sometimes push/pull items. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to transport supplies and equipment from one location to another.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works a combination of indoors and outdoors. Duties may need to be accomplished during evening and weekend hours. Work may be performed during inclement weather. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may have occasional loud noises. By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.
- Arrange set up prior to all athletic events:
- Groom and Maintain playing fields
- Mow and trim designated areas
- Layout and painting of Soccer, Football, Discus and Shotput
- Chalking, dragging in-fields, mound repair during baseball/softball games
- Assist in maintaining regular, preventative maintenance programs for school athletic facilities and grounds
- Work cooperatively with administration and other District staff in situations involving athletic facilities
- General maintenance of district grounds to include:
- Mowing, trimming, fertilizing and spraying
- General maintenance of sidewalks, paths, parking lots and playgrounds
- Properly clean and store equipment after use
- Pour concrete
- Make minor repairs to equipment to insure proper working condition to minimize down time and to make safety of the equipment a priority.
- Operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, skid steer, line painter, utility vehicles, etc.
- Operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of picking up supplies, transporting needed equipment to designated facilities or maintaining athletic facility grounds
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education or Experience
High school graduate or GED required
Experience in a related field preferred
Licensure or Certification
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Basic knowledge of varsity field maintenance (practice fields not included), gymnasium, team locker area cleanliness.
Able to transport supplies and equipment from one location to another.
Able to operate equipment and tools in order to accomplish tasks.
Skillful in the correct use and maintenance of equipment
Skillful in minor equipment and building maintenance repairs.
Skillful in planning, organizing and prioritizing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good hand/eye coordination skills.
Able to respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills.
Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedure manuals as required.
Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
Possess a valid Iowa Drivers’ license.
Able to perceive identification numbers marked on material; read and understand numbers and volumes; and transcribe numbers.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here 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
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must perform physical activities that require squatting, stooping or kneeling, climbing, lifting, balancing, and reaching above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools, occasionally while climbing on ladders of various heights. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. with assistance. The employee will sometimes push/pull items. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to transport supplies and equipment from one location to another.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works a combination of indoors and outdoors. Duties may need to be accomplished during evening and weekend hours. Work may be performed during inclement weather. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may have occasional loud noises. By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.
Salary : $15
