What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance I - Groundskeeper position at TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor - Roads and Grounds
Position Purpose: To keep the District's facilities and grounds maintained and operational so that they present no problems or interruptions to the education program.
Qualifications
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Significant Associations: The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
Position Purpose: To keep the District's facilities and grounds maintained and operational so that they present no problems or interruptions to the education program.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous experience in commercial or facilities grounds maintenance is beneficial.
- Experience and training in landscaping, grounds maintenance, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, weed control, and snow removal is preferred.
- Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and possess a good driving record.
- Knowledge of standard practices, tools, and terminology in landscaping, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and other assigned skill areas.
- Ability to drive and operate medium to large trucks, mowers, and a variety of standard farm, lawn, and turf management equipment.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply technical information in equipment and facilities maintenance manuals, technical bulletins, and associated grounds keeping literature; must be able to interpret the technical language within the assigned skill areas.
- Ability to design or modify components to meet job requirements in the assigned skill areas.
- Ability to work in varied weather and temperature conditions.
- Ability to work from heights.
- Knowledge of colors.
- Ability to perform work independently according to prescribed standards and procedures with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Dependability and the ability to get along with others.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, hazardous materials, and proper ways necessary to perform the assigned tasks.
- The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.
- The incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work from a ladder.
- Speaking, reading, hearing, manual dexterity.
- Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, walking.
- Reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, driving.
- Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor - Roads and Grounds to receive each day's assignments.
- Perform grounds maintenance activities as assigned or by following an established work schedule.
- Respond to work requests in a timely and courteous manner.
- Perform maintenance and repair tasks in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.
- Assist with a variety of work assignments including such things as painting athletic field lines, machining, welding, concrete/asphalt, fencing, playground maintenance, and roof repair.
- Periodically, perform manual digging and manual labor using hand tools.
- Trim and prune trees on District property.
- Prevent and repair soil erosion as necessary.
- Assist with development and carry out preventative maintenance program.
- Follow the District's system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies as well as maintaining recordkeeping and inventories.
- Ensure that all assigned vehicles, machinery, equipment, tools, and supplies are accounted for, secured, and used correctly.
- Attend appropriate training sessions, meetings, and classes as part of professional development.
- Accomplish assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operate and care for equipment used in daily work assignments.
- Maintain accurate and complete time sheets.
- Assist other maintenance areas with work requests as assigned.
- Occasionally operate medium and heavy equipment in course of day-to-day work assignments.
- Assist with snow removal as necessary including operating snow plows, tractors, etc.
- Demonstrate professional image through appearance, language, and work ethic.
- Require good attendance record for continuity of operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Significant Associations: The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
