Job Abstract

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance worker

Division/Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities/Grounds Supervisor

Location: PV Campus

Type of position/FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

General landscaping, irrigation repairs and athletic playing field maintenance, refuse collection, campus services and event set-up support. This position requires a basic knowledge of plant materials, grounds keeping, power equipment and hand tools, planting and pruning techniques.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, schedules and coordinates completion of campus grounds keeping activities including work requests, repetitive grounds tasks as detailed in Grounds department checklists. Considers the school’s master activities.
• Clean landscaped areas and related areas (e.g. storm drains, walks, roads, parking lots, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of grounds up-keep, flood prevention and hazard removal.
• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Preparing various sports fields with paint for professional display. Measuring and application process are key components of field preparation.
• Drive school vehicles for the purpose of transporting supplies and materials. Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within the campus.
• Maintains job-related grounds keeping equipment (e.g. mowers, sweepers, spreaders, edgers, trimmers, hand tools, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability and safe operating conditions.
• Maintains school irrigation and grounds (e.g. weeding, mowing, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring grounds are attractive and maintained in a safe condition.
• Operates grounds, maintenance and custodial equipment for the purpose of accomplishing the task in a safe and efficient manner.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubs, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and erosion prevention.
• Prepares grounds (e.g. lawns, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, safe and attractive areas for recreation, assemblies and sporting events.
• Maintains and repairs the irrigation system including its components and equipment for the purpose of ensuring all is in good working order.
• Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, broken equipment, fire alarms, etc.) by taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains site outdoor furniture, playground equipment, fences, refuse containers, benches, seating areas, planter boxes, and drinking fountains, outdoor firefighting, road signage, parking and traffic control equipment.
• Perform campus services: unlock buildings, post marquee messages, set up / clean up lunch area, graffiti removal, move furniture, pick-up and deliver packages, clean up spills, traffic management, parking control and serve on special events crew.
• Maintain a customer service orientation with faculty, staff and volunteers throughout Chadwick School.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, and ability to work well with other Departments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Skills - required to perform multiple tasks with potential to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills are required for the safe and effective operation of equipment used in grounds and maintenance. This includes tract Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Skills - required to perform multiple tasks with potential to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills are required for the safe and effective operation of equipment used in grounds and maintenance. This includes tractors, weed whackers, street sweepers, large mowers, hand and power tools, etc., while adhering to safety practices.
• Knowledge - required to perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, write documents, open and close work order in work order statem, enter data onto a PC or I Pad tablet following prescribed formats and /or present information to others.
• Specific competencies are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including methods of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc., safety practices and procedures.
• Ability - required to follow verbal and/or written instructions, adhere to work schedules, meet deadlines working under time constraints. Ability to work and communicate with a diversity of individuals and groups.
• Responsibility - working under limited supervision following standardized practices and on occasion leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
• Physical Demands - significant lifting required, (>40 pounds) carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45%walking, and 45% standing.
• Ground keepers are required to work in inclement weather.
• Experience: 5 years of job-related experience is desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. (GED certificate) is desirable, weed whackers, street sweepers, large mowers, hand and power tools, etc., while adhering to safety practices.
• Knowledge - required to perform basic math, read a variety of manuals, write documents, and enter data onto a PC or I Pad tablet following prescribed formats and /or present information to others.
• Specific competencies are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including methods of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc., safety practices and procedures.
• Ability - required to follow verbal and/or written instructions, adhere to work schedules, meet deadlines working under time constraints. Ability to work and communicate with a diversity of individuals and groups.
• Responsibility - working under limited supervision following standardized practices and on occasion leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
• Physical Demands - significant lifting required, (>40 pounds) carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45%walking, and 45% standing.
• Ground keepers are required to work in inclement weather.
• Experience: 5 years of job-related experience is desirable.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. (GED certificate) is desirable.

Compensation - $24.00 - $27.00 – Based on qualifications and experience.

CLEARANCES

Required Assessment: TB Clearances: Livescan Background check.

Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.