Groundskeeper

Groundkeeper, District WideNon-ExemptMaintenanceAssistant Facilities Director12-month employment with benefits as specified in the Classified Agreement.Groundskeeper skilled in performing tasks in accordance with standard practices and codes on a variety of building components throughout the District. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, and/or upgrading building components in accordance with building codes; ensuring completion of projects and work orders in a timely manner with minimal supervision; assisting other skilled trades; maintaining District tools and equipment in an acceptable manner.Installs, repairs and/or replaces, winterizes and otherwise maintains a variety of District irrigation systems for the purposes of conserving water and maintaining the attractiveness of District facilities.Designs layouts for a variety of plantings (trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.) District wide and installs and maintains for the purpose of maintaining the attractiveness of District Facilities.Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings and layout new construction, and inspects the work of outside contractors prior to approving for payment to ensure work meets job specifications.Estimates materials, labor, and/or equipment needed to complete assigned work for the purpose of obtaining necessary materials, time necessary and communicating needs with supervisor.Assists with painting athletic fields (soccer, football, track, etc.) as necessary for sporting events.Installs and maintains existing plantings and mulch beds.Familiar with various fertilizers and pesticides and their use and applications.Assist other trades in tasks as necessary.Responds to emergency situations during and after hours in order to resolve immediate safety concerns and minimize disruptions.Maintain District resources (truck, tools, equipment etc.) in a serviceable and orderly fashion.Assist with snow removal, which may occur outside normal working hours.Other duties as assigned including but not limited to: moving furniture, chairs, risers and other District resources as requested.Pesticide applicators license preferred.Class E driver's license, with good driving history.Good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition.Self-starter; able to work independently.Human Resources 315 E Dunklin Street Jefferson City MO 65101573-659-3013EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERNOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.