Grounds and Maintenance

Job Title: Grounds/Maintenance Crew

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Facilities Director

Department: Operations

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive Grounds and landscaping for the district. Additionally, support the maintenance department with the functionality and appearance of all district facilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
• Have a clean Indiana driver’s license
• Pass a background check (paid for by applicant during the application process)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate with all district stakeholders
• Ability to operate landscaping and Maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate mowers, power tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to lift, climb, etc…
• Ability work with others and independently to solve problems

Experience:

Maintenance and/or grounds experience preferred but now required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Maintenance

1. Mow and detail district grounds including athletic fields as directed.
2. Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
3. Plant shrubs and vegetation.
4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games/practices including care/maintenance of artificial turf surfaces.
5. Ice and snow removal
6. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
7. Move, relocate, load and unload, accept delivery of items such as student furniture or other items that serve the school purpose
8. Supporting maintenance department-painting, carpet, plumbing, and other small maintenance duties.

Safety

1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc…
3. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not safe for employees or students immediately to the supervisor.
4. Assist in keeping district vehicles, equipment and tools in clean and safe operation condition
5. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safe and efficient operation.
6. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as needed.
7. Check vehicle and mower oil, fluid, tire pressure, trailer connection, and lights regularly (including trailers).

Other

1. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
2. The Facilities Director or his/her designee may assign other duties and responsibilities consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment used:

Tractor, skid steer, mowers, gas powered blower, chainsaw, edger, etc…, sprayers, striping machine, garden and hand tools, augers, aerators and snow plow. Light truck and off-road utility vehicles such as a John Deere Gator.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.
• Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises.
• Frequent district wide travel.