Groundskeeper

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Maintenance/Operations
GROUNDS KEEPER


Purpose of Class
Maintain school grounds, performs snow removal and transports equipment throughout the District; performs related work as required.

Primary Function

The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain the landscaping around school facilities, snow removal and the transportation of equipment to various sites around the District. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Custodial and Grounds Foreman. This position regularly performs tasks wherever needed to main effective and efficient facilities and operations. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment, sometimes performing physically demanding duties and dealing with adverse weather conditions. Driving to and from various district locations is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)

• Maintains landscaping around District facilities, mows and trims grass, removes clippings, leaves, and debris from grounds area; prunes trees and bushes using hand and power tools; weeds and fertilizes; applies pesticides and herbicides;
• Removes snow and ice from parking lots, playgrounds and sidewalks;
• Installs and repairs playground equipment;
• Moves furniture and other equipment as needed;
• Performs preventative and light maintenance on grounds equipment ( i.e. mowers, snow plows);
• Completes work orders;
• Assists in the installation and repair of sprinkler and drainage systems;
• Cleans tools and shop at the of shift;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains assigned district vehicle;
• Assists other trades as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competency Requirements:

Knowledge of:

• Operation of grounds keeping tools and equipment;
• Basic ground keeping methods and safety procedures when working with chemicals;
• Correct lifting methods and safety measures for moving furniture and equipment;

Ability to:

• Operate mowers, snow blowers, tractors, heavy equipment and a motor vehicle;
• Make minor repairs on grounds keeping equipment;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Establish priorities and work within time constraints and deadlines;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Communicate effectively and establish working relationships with users, other employees, administrators, and the public;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor;

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred; or
• Grounds keeping experience;
• Valid Idaho Driver's License;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to understand verbal instructions and to communicate effectively on the telephone, two-way radio and in person;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions; view work area, retrieve, mix and use proper grounds keeping chemicals, operate grounds keeping tools and equipment safely; and see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), and organize documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate, repair and maintain grounds keeping tools and equipment and to operate a motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in various school locations, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions.

POSTING DATE: June 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE: For best consideration, please apply by July 23, 20206. However, position will be open until filled.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Forty hours per week

DAYS: Twelve month employment - 251 days per year

SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay will be $14.64 per hour

START DATE: As soon as possible.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: Current employees that are interested in transferring must apply through AppliTrack with an internal application. All others, apply with the external application.

BENEFITS INFORMATION: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half the time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is an equal opportunity employer/education with a drug, alcohol and tobacco free environment. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin is prohibited. Equal access to employment, services and program is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. Preference will be given to eligible veterans pursuant to Idaho Codes 65-503 et.seq. Questions or complaints should be addressed to the Human Resource Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.