Groundskeeper

FLSA: Non-Exempt | Location: Maintenance | Reports to: Assistant Facilities Director | Terms: 12-month employment with benefits per Classified Agreement.

About the role

Groundskeeper skilled in performing tasks in accordance with standard practices and codes on a variety of building components throughout the District. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, and/or upgrading building components in accordance with building codes; ensuring completion of projects and work orders in a timely manner with minimal supervision; assisting other skilled trades; maintaining District tools and equipment in an acceptable manner.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and/or replaces, winterizes and otherwise maintains a variety of District irrigation systems for the purposes of conserving water and maintaining the attractiveness of District facilities.
• Designs layouts for a variety of plantings (trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.) District wide and installs and maintains for the purpose of maintaining the attractiveness of District Facilities.
• Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings and layout new construction, and inspects the work of outside contractors prior to approving for payment to ensure work meets job specifications.
• Estimates materials, labor, and/or equipment needed to complete assigned work for the purpose of obtaining necessary materials, time necessary and communicating needs with supervisor.
• Assists with painting athletic fields (soccer, football, track, etc.) as necessary for sporting events.
• Installs and maintains existing plantings and mulch beds.
• Familiar with various fertilizers and pesticides and their use and applications.
• Assist other trades in tasks as necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours in order to resolve immediate safety concerns and minimize disruptions.
• Maintain District resources (truck, tools, equipment etc.) in a serviceable and orderly fashion.
• Assist with snow removal, which may occur outside normal working hours.
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to: moving furniture, chairs, risers and other District resources as requested.

Qualifications

• Pesticide applicators license preferred.
• Class E driver’s license, with good driving history.
• Good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition.
• Self-starter; able to work independently.