Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY: Provide maintenance to school facilities, grounds and athletic fields.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Operate grounds maintenance equipment and tools such as, but not limited to, mowers, aerator, string trimmers, top dresser, fertilization spreader, backhoe and vehicles.
2. Conduct pre-game preparation including field lay out and post-game repair of athletic fields including, but not limited to, football, baseball, field hockey, lacrosse and soccer fields.
3. Perform landscaping practices, including but not limited to, maintaining planting beds, shrub and tree care.
4. Conduct maintenance to playgrounds for safety.
5. Maintain small and large equipment and tools including but not limited to tractors, golf carts, paint machines and District vehicles (utilized by the grounds crew), ensuring cleanliness, proper fluid levels and that all equipment is in safe working order.
6. Maintain and repair all traffic control signs, road markings and assist with the maintenance and repairs of roadway and exterior building lighting.
7. Perform snow and ice removal activities including but not limited to the use of hand tools, snow blowers and plowing.
8. Perform various duties including but not limited to interior and exterior painting and moving of equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job sites and District events.
9. Assist maintenance and custodial staff for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Facilities Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:


High School diploma or equivalent necessary


2 year experience in managing turf grass on athletic fields with construction, renovation, irrigation and growing.


Valid PA Driver's license required


Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)


FBI Criminal History Record


Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994


Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


Ability to reach above and below the waist


Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects


Some bending and twisting of the body


Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing 75 lbs. or more


Ability to stoop, kneel, and crawl


Ability to mostly sit with some walking, standing or moving throughout the district


SENSORY ABILITIES:


Visual acuity


Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions


Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)


Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.


TEMPERAMENT :


Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions


Able to receive oral communication and convey details or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

COGNITIVE ABILITY:


Ability to communicate effectively


Ability to organize tasks


Ability to handle multiple tasks


Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS:


Must possess leadership skills


Must possess basic computer skills


Ability to operate various office equipment


Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and vehicles

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

LOCATION: District Wide

PAY: $19.37 - $24.13 per hour (commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, paid holidays, paid time off, and enrollment in the state pension for educators (PSERS).

Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances

Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.