Student Groundskeeper (part time)

                                             Position Description

Job Title: Groundskeeper                           

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Maintenance           

Work Days/Times: TBD

Dept. /School: Maintenance/Grounds                         

Date Revised: February  - 2024

Primary Purpose:

To maintain safe and attractive yards, gardens, and flowerbeds district-wide.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Current HS Student

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively

Ability to learn to operate tractor and landscaping equipment

Ability to learn to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools

Ability to work in a team setting or as an individual

Experience:

experience with mowing equipment (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow and detail all district grounds.

2. Care for seed, sod, trees, shrubs, and flowers by pruning, fertilizing, mulching, maintaining said beds, and controlling weeds.

3. Plant shrubs and vegetation.

4. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.

5. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

6. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.

Safety

7. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.

8. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

9. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

10. Help keep equipment and tools in safe operating condition.

11. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Other:

12. Maintain trash-free grounds, and empty trash barrels as needed, remove and dispose of all unwanted items that could cause damage to personnel and/or district property.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

14. Be professional, respectful, and courteous to parents, students, and school staff at all times

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, and aerator. Gator

Working Conditions:

Tobacco and Alcohol-Free, Gun-Free, Drug-Free

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Typical school atmosphere. Frequent interruptions. Strenuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Working indoors, outdoors, in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, inclement weather, with exposure to dust, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), loud noises, and working on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Frequent district-wide travel.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.