SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER

Facilities Maintenance

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave. For Full Time Employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $17.85 - $21.42 per hour

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $17.85 - $28.56 per hour

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Operates mowers and other grounds care equipment and tools to maintain and beautify school facility grounds.

SUPERVISED BY:
Director of Facilities and work will be facilitated and organized by the Maintenance–Grounds Care/Irrigation/Plumbing

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Operate commercial riding and push mowers, weed eaters and various hand tools to maintain lawns, athletic fields and flower beds of district grounds.
• Perform daily cleanup of all tools and equipment used in performance of duties.
• Assist in applying fertilizers, soil amendments and chemicals as needed, using appropriate safety equipment and procedures.
• Maintain tools and district vehicles in good operating order, perform operator-level repairs and maintenance, inform appropriate personnel of any needed repairs to equipment.
• Immediately inform the Director of Facilities of any known situation which may be hazardous to students or staff.
• Wear clothing appropriate to safety standards and as specified by the Director of Facilities.
• Know and follow all safety regulations relating to grounds keeping.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

CONTACTS: 

Other departments and school personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Colorado Drivers' License
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climbing
• Communicating
• Exposure to weather
• Fingering
• Handling
• Moderate Lifting (to 50 lbs.)
• Near Acuity
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts