Landscaping/Groundskeeper (Seasonal)

Groundskeeper
The Groundskeeper is a contact point for students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the day to day operation of the grounds area assigned to them, security, safety, and other functions as assigned.
Customer Support

Assist in the implementation and follow through of snow removal, grass cutting, athletic field marking, asphalt repairs, asphalt striping, and maintaining of equipment
Assist building administrators and other support staff in scheduling athletic events, setting up for these events, and other special tasks as assigned by building administrator
Collaborate with teachers and support personnel for the purpose of assisting in the mission of the school district
Assist in the implementation and follow through on projects assigned in buildings during slow work days and rain days
Supervise Custodial staff and interact with district resources (carpenters, grounds personnel) to take care of building exterior and grounds
Supervise Temporary summer support staff and snow removal support staff
Direct Service

Perform daily cleaning (trash), mowing, raking leaves, removing snow and ice around buildings and at athletic facilities including playgrounds
Performs small landscaping projects as assigned
Performs maintenance/repair of equipment under their care
Operate and repair underground irrigation systems
Deliver gas to other buildings
Performs licensed herbicide and pesticide applications
Coordinate outside contractors regarding building envelope work, asphalt work and all exterior work at buildings assigned
Takes care of ordering and installing signs as needed
Installs and repairs exterior fencing
Perform small welding repairs as needed
Administrative Support

Maintains records for inventory, gas usage, snow removal contacts, and corrective/preventive maintenance records of equipment
Maintains accurate records of exterior lighting lamps, underground irrigation line/head locations
Other duties as assigned
Working Environment/Physical Demands

Continuous standing and walking
Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, walking, standing, hearing, talking, and seeing
Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture
Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
Frequent pushing and pulling
Work with various chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet
Work with personal protective equipment in dealing with body fluids
Working outside during inclement weather
Benefits

~ We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)