Facility Grounds Worker II ($24.22-$28.91/hr DOE)

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Director of Facility Services and the coordinator and senior grounds worker, the Facility Grounds Worker II performs skilled landscaping, maintenance, and snow removal for District grounds, athletic fields, trees, shrubs, and plants. This role may also provide day-to-day direction to grounds workers or temporary/seasonal workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled landscaping and maintenance work, including planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; mowing lawns; fertilizing and aerating grounds; placing mulch; trimming/pruning trees and shrubs; and watering plants and grass.
• Remove and dispose of trees, shrubs, plants, and grass as needed.
• Remove snow from sidewalks and parking lots.
• Install and/or repair sprinklers, fences, or other equipment as needed.
• Replace playground materials as needed.
• Complete assignments in a cost-efficient and timely manner.
• Locate and order parts and materials used to complete work assignments.
• Assist with moving/delivering District equipment.
• Provide day-to-day direction to grounds workers or temporary/seasonal workers.
• Assess equipment safety and make repairs.
• Follow proper operating procedures with all equipment to avoid injury.
• Respond to facility emergencies as needed.
• Perform shift work or on-call duties as required.
• Drive and operate various facility vehicles, heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers (e.g., industrial mowing equipment, dump trucks, backhoes, tractors, pull trailers, lifts, mini-excavators, skid steer, and attachments).
• Inspect vehicles as required.
• Read schematics and blueprints.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (verification may be required).
• Minimum of one year of previous work experience with demonstrated competence in grounds maintenance or a related field.
• Completion of an approved formal trade-specific program is highly preferred (education and experience may be combined).
• Valid Class B Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within six months of hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of State and city codes; knowledge of District-specific equipment and repair needs preferred.
• Competence in reading, writing, and math.
• Strong interpersonal skills with extensive interaction with department administrators, contractors, vendors, school administrators, staff, custodians, and some district administrators.
• Works around students in schools.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of SDS safety procedures.
• Self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.
• Valid Utah Driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking (up to 8 hours continuously).
• Occasional sitting (up to 12 hours continuously).
• Occasional lifting: floor to waist up to 80 pounds, floor to shoulder up to 65 pounds, awkward and repetitive lifting and gripping up to 90 pounds.
• Occasional climbing on equipment.
• Frequent continuous carrying of equipment and working in awkward positions.
• Frequent sustained bending and occasional squatting, kneeling, stooping, digging, handling items, and fine motor dexterity.
• Constant hearing, near visual acuity, far visual acuity, and depth perception.
• May use chemicals that are potentially hazardous.
• Activities involve outdoor work in all weather conditions.