Grounds/Maintenance

WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Grounds/Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Director of Operation or Designee, Facility Manager

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 3/2022

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide grounds care to Townshend Elementary, NewBrook Elementary, Jamaica village and Leland and Gray MS/HS.

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

• Maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Mow lawn either by hand, zero turn riding lawn mower or Tractor when necessary.
• Line all fields for play. (baseball, softball, soccer)
• Trim walkways, manage (weed) flower beds and keep debris out of walkways.
• Cut down tree limbs that pose a danger to students or staff.
• Water Grass as needed, installing mulch on playgrounds and flower beds.
• Wash and clean windows, trash cans, water fountains, and equipment.
• Install and maintain bulletin boards and displays, and repair boards, artwork, frames, and displays.
• Provide set-up and break-down of cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or other spaces for special events.
• Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings.
• Unload materials from delivery trucks.
• Provide routine grass trimmings and leaf raking near building entrances.
• Monitor bicycle and vehicular traffic in the parking lot areas when necessary.
• Repair/replace ceiling tiles.
• Replace light bulbs and change clocks.
• Move furniture.
• Remove snow from immediate walks and exits.
• Monitor exterior buildings and grounds to ensure standards for cleanliness and safety are maintained.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems. Handle minor repairs directly. Includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Provide coverage or service for custodial absences as requested, to include throughout the district as needed.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Reports known safety hazards in the school to the Facility Manager.
• Available to support students and staff during evacuation drills and emergencies.
• May be assigned to an evening or day shift depending upon the needs of the employer.
• Work directly with Building Administrator, Facility Manager and Director of Operations to plan for future repairs
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to, receives administrative supervision from, and is evaluated by the Director of Operations or Designee and Principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Expected to manage their own time effectively to keep all grounds cared for properly, walkways clear and fields ready for play.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

• Education and Experience. High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Commercial clean experience preferred. Experience operating a tractor or lawn mower. Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, and general building maintenance.
• Language Skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, and with vendors.
• Math Skills. Basic mathematical skills including ability to perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements. 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.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty and staff, administrators, parents, and other school visitors. Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively and effectively with peers, supervisors, and school administrators. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:

• Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations
• Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.