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Groundskeeper

Sub Groundskeeper duties mows, weed eats, edges, aerates, and re-seeds district's lawns. Trims shrubs, hedges, and trees. Hoes, weeds and rakes lawns. Operates and cleans power riding lawn mowers, power blowers, common trucks, and other motorized equipment requiring similar skill. Assists with preparation of sports fields. Mows, grooms, paints, and lines athletic and public use play fields to comply with pre-set dimensions. Cleans fields and facilities following events. Performs general grounds clean-up including picking up paper and trash on grounds areas. Performs building maintenance and cleaning duties of athletic facilities. Plants and cultivates trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs. Sprays for control of insects, weeds, and plant diseases. Checks services, and assists in installation of sprinkler irrigation systems. Sets and operates sprinkler clocks to water lawns and fields. Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, play areas and athletic fields neat and clean at all times. Helps keep grounds free of rubbish. Helps to remove snow where appropriate. Assists in the establishment of environmental safe programs and institute natural resource conservation measures where feasible. Assumes responsibility for testing, operation, maintenance, and winter evacuation of all District in-ground irrigation systems. Assists in providing an inventory of all grounds maintenance supplies and equipment. Cleans, inspects, repairs, or replaces all grounds equipment in inventory for the next turf grass season and as needed. Primary contact with outside contractual grounds service companies for the district. Reports any major repairs needed to the Principal, or the Superintendent. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste. Performs emergency repairs and/or cleaning services as needed. Assists with moving furniture or equipment within building or between buildings as required for various activities as directed by the Principal. Assists with performing other janitorial duties as necessary. Keeps storage rooms neat and orderly. Dispose of all cardboard. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and Superintendent.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. General knowledge of lawn and cleaning supplies and equipment. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, & staff). Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions. Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner. Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time. Ability to stand, sit, reach, bend and twist body. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to carry up to 35 lbs. Requires employee to have the ability to push/pull up to 35 lbs. Salary/Benefits: Salary based off of negotiated agreement