Grounds Keeper - Immediate Need!

GroundskeeperHigh School diploma or equivalent required. 1-3 years' experience in turf management and pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer application; general plant health and care; landscaping practices; integrated pest management experience desired. Indiana State Chemist certifications and active licensing in Pesticide Applicator Category 3b and 7a preferred. 1-3 years' experience in operating, maintaining and repairing heavy lawn care equipment and irrigation systems. Proficiency in basic computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processor and Web browser. Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Holds a valid driver's license and has reliable transportation to/from work.To perform groundskeeping and maintenance tasks to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment conducive to the educational process. Maintains a healthy and safe environment of all assigned exterior areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, grass and shrub areas, and (if stationed at the high school) athletic fields. Maintains all areas of the grounds in a condition that is conducive to their intended use, including mowing, pruning, trimming, seeding, irrigation, and chemical applications as required. Safely and efficiently operates commercial equipment, including, but not limited to: zero-radius turn mowers, front mower deck tractors, seed and fertilizer spreaders, turf aerator, pull-behind sweepers, string trimmers, snow blowers, chain saws, truck-mounted snow plows and salt spreaders. Performs maintenance tasks as required to assure a safe, healthy and efficient environment for the students and staff, including trash and debris pick-up, snow removal, and salt applications. Initiates Work Orders through Supervisor for any items requiring repair or replacement that are not within the scope or ability of the position. Requisitions all supplies necessary to properly perform the duties of the position. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on any equipment operated, and arranges for major repairs through the position's Supervisor. Maintains irrigation systems in assigned area including proper winterization measures and watering schedules (high school only). Maintains a schedule of events so that all athletic fields may be maintained as required (high school only). Prepares the competition fields and surrounding areas as required for scheduled competitions, including layout and painting of any required field markings (high school only). Assures that the natural and artificial athletic fields are cleaned and free of debris before and after all competitions in conjunction with custodial operations (high school only). Assists the Director of Buildings & Grounds Director immediate supervisor in research and recommendations for long-range facility improvements and preventative maintenance related to grounds keeping. Participates in appropriate professional organizations and appropriate professional development opportunities. Follows other directives from immediate supervisor and the Director of Buildings and Grounds that serve to improve services to the students and patrons of the Crown Point Community School Corporation.