Maintenance & Operations : 8Hr 52Week Groundskeeper

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of District grounds and landscaped areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by three years’ experience in grounds maintenance. Incumbents must possess knowledge of the technical aspects, methods, materials, terminology, principles, practices, procedures and equipment used in assigned field. Incumbents must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license and will be required to work non-scheduled hours. The employee will be required to pass the Core Exam within 6 months of accepting the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Mow, edge, trim and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system; maintain grounds areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

2. Operate a variety of power-driven equipment including mowers, tractors, snow throwers, edgers, blowers, string trimmer, straw thrower, chippers, chainsaws, leaf vacuum, hedge trimmers and other equipment used in grounds maintenance activites; utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools.

3. Plant, cultivate, trim, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, hedges and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks, driveways and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles.

4. Participate in a variety of snow removal activities; clear entryways, walkways and other areas of snow; apply ice-melter as needed.

5. Perform minor maintenance on equipment such as sharpening blades, checking and replenishing oil, and replacing spark plugs; perform regular and periodic maintenance on tractors, mowers, snow throwers, custodial equipment and other related equipment.

6. Repair custodial equipment such as HEPA vacuums, scrubbers, water extractors, auto floor machines, carpet extractors and other small custodial equipment; pickup and deliver to buildings as needed.

7. Apply weed control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures.

8. Perform work from ladders, bucket trucks and scaffolding as needed.

9. Assist other maintenance personnel in emergency situations to deliver drying and water extraction equipment and operate as needed; assist in the moving of furniture as needed. Serve as back-up for grounds maintenance.

10. Maintain work areas, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

11. Support and assist Sedexo personnel in the training of the proper operation of custodial equipment.

12. Layout and line athletic fields; set up for and work athletic events; support as needed outside normal working hours.

13. Replenish and dress playground safety surfacing on all playgrounds.

14. Assist in the transport and set up of manlifts and seasonal moves required for small engine/equipment maintenance; drives truck while pulling and backing a trailer; transport fuel to buildings.

15. Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to walk or stand for extended periods of time. The employee will perform assigned duties which require bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. The employee will be required to lift, carry, push or pull 50 or more pounds. Employee must be able to climb ladders and work from heights as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will and has moderate physical labor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.87 - $21.26 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person