GROUNDSKEEPER - GENERAL MAINTENANCE

SUMMARY Under the direction and leadership of the facilities manager, the groundskeeper/general maintenance worker will perform semi-skilled work maintaining the school facilities and grounds of the WPS schools. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to: Hours of work evenings 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. 3 hours of cleaning nightly Must be flexible with hours to meet the facilities department's needs (coming in early and staying late as needed) Must be available for emergencies, snow removal, and alarm calls Make sure the WPS schools are safe for staff and students daily. Complete daily and weekly work. Follow all established department procedures and processes and complete all work requests. Use small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. Operation of electrical and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machinery Perform maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and make minor repairs (within department capability) as directed. Mowing of campus grounds and routine weekly landscaping maintenance, as needed and directed. Snow removal, sanding, and salting of walkways Perform preventive maintenance, including painting, drywall, light carpentry, doors, plumbing, roofing, and electrical. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the HVAC system for problems, as well as place service calls as needed (training provided) Research for parts and general maintenance supplies as appropriate. Escort service providers around WPS buildings as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. (custodial duties as needed.) QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Have 1-3 years of experience in general facility maintenance and landscaping Flexibility to occasionally work outside contracted work hours. Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscape. Understand written work orders, instructions, and directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, and similar products used in maintenance and groundskeeping. Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills. A positive attitude and poise under pressure. Possess strong time management skills. The ability to Work safely and adhere to OSHA standards. Ability to work independently, without direct supervision, and cohesively within a team environment. Ability to work effectively managing multiple tasks and participants in a stress-related environment with the ability to work in a team environment. Have basic computer skills; can use Google and other office software systems, such as (BMS and Brightly). Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Provide high attention to detail and accuracy with complete follow-through. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or the equivalent. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and a current working home/cell telephone number that management personnel can use to contact them for work purposes. Must possess a valid HE 2A for Excavators license or obtain said license within 1 month after accepting the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, or walk for prolonged and extended periods. Requires the ability to lift and carry grounds keeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently Working from ladders and lifts regularly. CONCLUSION The above statements describe the general nature and level of work the person assigned to this position performs. This is not an all-inclusive list of personnel responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Further, this job description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and amend the work of any employee under his/her supervision.