Grounds Services Technician III

Job Title: Grounds Services Technician III

Work Year: 260 Days

Department: Facilities Services

Reports to: Grounds Services Supervisor

Benefits include: Health, dental, and life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off extended leave bank, as well as other optional benefit elections.

ABOUT THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Thompson School District is the 17th largest school district in Colorado, encompassing 362 square miles and serving approximately 15,000 students. The district's territory includes Loveland and Berthoud, plus sections of Fort Collins, Windsor, Johnstown and unincorporated land in Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties. TSD serves students in Pre-K through 12th grade with thirteen school-based preschool programs, a dedicated preschool building, three K-8 buildings, sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, two charter schools and one career campus. Teachers and administrators collaborate with families and community partners to ensure that students are college, career and community ready. Visit the district website at tsd.org to learn more.

SUMMARY: Performs a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to: maintain, repair, construct and/or install landscape elements such as irrigation systems, turf, seeding, fertilization, weed control, mowing, trees, fences, snow removal, operation and maintenance of equipment, playground equipment, surfacing, synthetic turf, concrete, asphalt, signage and drainage. Respond to after-hour emergencies.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installation and maintenance/repairs of sprinkler and irrigation systems.

Repair and replacement of sprinkler heads, valves, valve boxes and interconnecting piping. Installation of low voltage sprinkler control wiring. Programming of controllers and centralized control system, including water conservation knowledge. Maintenance and repair of irrigation pump systems. Test, certify and repair back flow devices.

• Prepares, marks and maintains athletic fields and tracks for events. Performs minor maintenance on athletic field marking equipment. Prepares and maintains landscaping elements including natural turf, synthetic turf, trees, shrubs, etc. Performs duties such as; laying sod, sod removal, seeding, aerating grass, mowing, lawn edging, weed and grass trimming, maintaining and trimming of trees and bushes, stump removal. Weed control including the application of selective and non-selective herbicides, fertilizers and soil conditioners. Works with and guides summer help.
• Operates light/heavy trucks with trailers. Operates equipment such as; backhoe, trencher, loader, skid steer, tractors, bucket truck, platform lifts, forklift, and roller.
• Schedules daily work utilizing the work order system. Tracks hours, materials, and work completed on the work order system.
• Assembles, repairs and installs fences and gates. Responsible for repair, I installation, and maintenance of signs and sign posts. Maintains and repairs flag poles.
• Assist with the repair and maintenance of playground equipment and surfacing.
• Responsible for repair and maintenance of asphalt parking lots, concrete curbing, flat surfaces, and retaining walls. Assures safety and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout the district; includes assurance that concrete and pathways to the buildings are clear and safe allowing for access to and from the buildings\sites.
• Performs snow removal as required (shoveling and/or using a truck with plow or other equipment). Delivers ice melt products. Applies ice melt products to road and walk ways.
• Removes and/or covers up graffiti.
• As related to area of expertise, reviews plans and technical guidelines and inspects work performed by contractors and other district employees to ensure district standards are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITY:

• Ability to perform working tasks in high areas in a bucket truck (example 50 ft. high in a bucket truck trimming trees).
• Ability to mathematically lay out athletic fields.
• Operating knowledge of heavy equipment, backhoe, bucket truck, loader and power tools preferred at hire, required within 90 days.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and mechanics.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagnose turf problems and communicate well with others.
• Ability to read and follow irrigation/landscaping design prints.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:

None

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Three or more years of experience with irrigation systems and grounds related trade.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License. Class A CDL license upon hire desirable must be obtained within 90 days from date of hire. Backflow testing certification upon hire desirable must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

• In order to safely perform this position, you must familiarize yourself with the safety rules of your job and participate in all safety training provided by your building. You must wear personal protective equipment whenever required, ask for assistance if the task requires more than one person and, if you’re unsure how to perform a task safely, stop and ask your supervisor for instruction before continuing.
• All employees of the district are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work place and insuring that safety precautions and practices are followed.
• We expect you to immediately report any unsafe working conditions or safety problems to your supervisor. Until corrective action is taken, be sure that the area or condition is restricted and that cautionary devises, i.e., cones, temporary fencing, floor signs, etc. are in place so that others are not affected or injured.

The physical demands described below 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Thompson School District shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibility, or qualifications associated with the job.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26