Grounds Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Grounds Technician

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

School/Department: Maintenance

FTE: Full TIme / Year Round

No. of Pays: 24

Reports To: Director of Operations and COO

POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides necessary support to the district grounds maintenance by providing the beautification of ZCS grounds. Specific duties include athletic field turf care, application of fertilizers, insecticides, etc., and coordinating mowing and trimming grounds, general landscaping, and performing minor repair and maintenance to grounds equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

Essential Functions:

• Utilize safe and proper techniques with use of grounds tools, equipment and applications at all times. Install, test and maintain all media systems, document cameras, projectors, media delivery systems and related technologies.
• Maintain all motors and other mechanical equipment on a regular schedule, performing periodic maintenance as required.
• Assist with grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, planting, and fertilizing, landscaping and snow removal operations as needed in a timely manner.
• Preparation and maintenance of all athletic fields for events as scheduled.
• Delivery of grounds maintenance tools and supplies to appropriate buildings.
• Must operate district owned vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner during course of performing regular job duties.
• Respond to and complete all district maintenance work orders as directed in a timely and efficient manner.

General Functions:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with all employees, students and the public at all times.
• Serve as exemplary role model in professional conduct, dress code, communications, safety and attendance.
• Consistently follow and promote all district safety rules, protocols and regulations.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies to various district sites in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and Maintenance Director.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Extensive knowledge of general grounds maintenance, including grounds and landscaping experience. Must be safety oriented and have the ability to perform all duties using proper and safe techniques and procedures.

Education: HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: 0-3 years combined experience with general grounds maintenance and/or landscaping experience preferred.

Certificate/License: Must possess valid and current Indiana driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17