Grounds Keeper

Grounds Maintenance PositionTo maintain the grounds/sports facilities at district buildings providing pleasing curb appeal for our students and guests.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Operate equipment including, but not limited to the following: lawn mowers, tractors, weed trimmers, edger, snow blower, and soil aeration apparatusMaintain planter areas so they are free of weeds and trashMow and trim all grass areasRemove trash from receptacles and clear trash from the groundsSnow removal functions such as shoveling, driving removal equipment and spreading ice meltTree and shrub pruning/trimming/removalHelp to set up/take down events as neededMaintain equipment by performing tasks such as unit cleaning, filter and lubricant changes, blade sharpening and changing, keeping tires at proper inflationAvailability to work overtime for events like graduation, prom and some sporting eventsWatering of grass and plants as neededSupervise summer lawn crewSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Other duties as assigned by the Director of FacilitiesWork with the district Director of Facilities on a grounds maintenance master planMinimum Training and Experience Required:High School Graduate or GEDTwo years' experience in grounds maintenanceCurrent Kansas driver licenseKnowledge and Skills Required:Ability to operate and perform minor service on grounds equipmentEffective communication skillsGood demeanor around childrenTeam player with a can do attitudeBasic computer skillsPhysical and Mental Abilities Required:Work outside for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditionsFrequent bending and walkingLifting up to 50 lbs.Safely operate equipment around people and vehicles Newton Public Schools USD 373