Groundsman

Start Date: Immediately

• Responsible To: Director of Buildings and Grounds or designee
• Location: District; the ability to travel is required
• Calendar: Year-Round Employee (prorated based upon start date)
• Level: Facilities & Grounds Level 2
• Daily Schedule: M-F; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m; hours may vary at the discretion of the Director
• Hours Per Day: 8.0 hours per day which includes a 15-minute paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30-minute
• Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work is preferred.
• Must have a basic knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the grounds maintenance and gardening trade.
• Must have a knowledge of operation and servicing all types of powered gardening equipment.
• Must have a knowledge of safety practices in equipment operation.
• Must have knowledge of work hazards and common job safety precautions.
• Follow oral and written directions and schedules.
• Work either independently with limited supervision, or as a part of a crew, requiring close teamwork and coordination.
• Plan and organize work.
• Work precisely and with attention to detail without immediate supervision.
• Adapt easily to work assignments, additional priorities, and new procedures.
• Promote team building and a positive work environment.
• Be flexible, exhibit integrity, and exercise mature judgement.
• Maintain work schedules in performing tasks.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Use a computer or technology as appropriate to perform duties.
• Identify and prioritize needs, and solve problems independently, as appropriate.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours for snow removal, as needed.

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Operates equipment needed to maintain District lawns and landscaped areas, including but not limited to: power, and rotary push mowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, forklifts, cherry pickers, sweepers, chippers, tractors, riding lawn mowers, skid loaders, tractors and mowers with implements, turf vacuums, and chainsaws.
• Operates snow removal equipment which includes snow plows, snow blowers, shovels, etc.
• Prepares athletic fields.
• Delivers materials and supplies.
• Services and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Assists in moving and arranging bleachers, furniture and equipment for special events.
• Performs minor and intermediate sprinkler repair.
• Cultivates, waters, and trims lawns, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
• Performs varied duties in the planting, transplanting, fertilizing, and pruning of plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees using appropriate tools.
• Maintains District lawns and landscaped areas in a healthy, attractive, and safe condition using a variety of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on ladders.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more, such as Landscape Equipment, Tools, Pallets, and unloading trucks.
• Exposure to occasional loud noise from outdoor/indoor power equipment.