Custodial Night Lead

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, the Grounds Person performs annual maintenance and preventative maintenance around turf, shrubs, trees, fences, parking and sidewalk surfaces, irrigation, landscaping, cleaning, and snow removal of all outside areas adjacent to the school district's buildings and property. This classification also supports food delivery and athletic events and activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance on all grounds surrounding District building facilities and all District land adjacent to buildings.
• Plans, prioritizes and performs daily ground operations tasks and duties.
• Provides full upkeep of lawns, athletic fields, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, irrigation systems, retaining walls, concrete, playgrounds, flagpoles, fences, trash cans, litter, graffiti removal, and storm damage repair.
• Provides maintenance and upkeep of all equipment used by grounds staff.
• Instruct seasonal (summer staff) staff on the proper operation of equipment and skills for grounds maintenance.
• Operates a variety of machines and equipment used for ground maintenance.
• Provides physical and logistical support for Food Service Delivery needs.
• Loads and unloads trucks with food supplies and equipment.
• Delivers freight between and among the schools in the district.
• Provides physical and logistical support for Athletic events.
• Sets up equipment and provides field preparation for and to each sporting event held outside.
• Takes down and puts away all related equipment from each sporting event.
• Cleans up trash after sporting events.
• Restores fields for appropriate multi-use functions.
• Completes work orders sent from staff for various instructional and after-school extra-curricular activities and programs.
• Hauls items from building to building, such as school records, books, furniture, AV equipment, computers, stages, risers, chairs, tables, books, scaffolding, musical instruments, office equipment, fuel, cleaning equipment, classroom barriers, desks, and paper.
• Provides snow and ice removal during the winter season.
• Operates dump trucks, loaders, plows, and other snow-removing machinery.
• Spreads salt and chemicals, shovels sidewalks and walkways.
• Performs oil, fluid, and tire checks, cleans, washes, and vacuums, replaces blades and sharpens blades, and assists in maintaining ground equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Supervises and appraises the performance of custodial personnel.
• Maintains current time records and prepares and submits to the payroll office information necessary to compensate custodial personnel.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of requirements for the fundamentals of landscaping, tree care, lawn/turf care, and general ground facilities (parking lots, buildings, etc.).
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, machines, and materials used in maintaining grounds and outside facilities.
• Preventive maintenance practices and procedures for tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Knowledge of district safety procedures and requirements for operating large machinery, powered equipment, mowers, chemicals, etc.
• Knowledge concerning the set-up of fields and equipment for various athletic events and the maintenance of athletic fields.
• Operating and maintaining all equipment for grounds maintenance, snow removal, tractors, and accessories.
• Laying out, marking, and maintaining athletic fields and keeping up to date on league rules.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on ground equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Operating mowers, irrigation systems, and sprayers.
• Reading and understanding documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Communicating and cooperating with District staff, supervisors, building administrators, and other District employees.
• Determines the need and secures supplies and materials necessary for the grounds crew.
• Maintains current time records and prepares and submits to the payroll office information necessary for the compensation of custodial personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Pushing and pulling equipment that exceeds 100 pounds
• Must be able to climb a ladder, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces or positions as needed.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Answer, communicate, and use 2-way radio in a clear, precise voice.
• Seeing to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be loud, depending on the situation.
• Work may involve herbicides, fertilizers, and various other chemicals. Position holders are exposed to some potential hazards and risks associated with the performance of the work, including exposure to various hazardous chemicals, fumes, and physical injury from operating heavy equipment and power equipment (e.g., mowers, saws, bobcats, loaders, etc.). 
• Duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions and are subject to unexpected calls due to snow removal and weather conditions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three to six months of previous experience related to the job is required to gain entry.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, REGISTRATION

• CDL Driver’s License
• 2nd Class Boilers License.

SLP COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT INFORMATION

SLP offers a robust benefits package for employees working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Costs vary based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For specific details, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract.

Salary : $23 - $30