Groundskeeper

POSTING # 3631 Work Hours 8 hours per day (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, 12 month position. Job Duties Key Responsibilities: The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance and related support work to help keep all district facilities and outdoor areas safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained. Grounds and Landscaping Fertilizing, weed control, aerating, seeding, and sprinkler systems management for sports fields at all facilities as well as all school groundsLandscape management: trimming, weeding, and watering all trees, shrubs, and mulched and rocked areas throughout the growing monthsWorking with both High School and Middle School Activities Directors with preparing sports fields for competition at all schoolsMaintaining parking lots year-roundSnow removal and de-icing on all surfaces of all district groundsPerform preventive maintenance and repairs on grounds equipmentSynthetic turf maintenanceMaintain exterior garbages District Vehicle, Transportation and Freight Support Use district vehicles to transport equipment and people as assignedUnloading and distribution of freight for all school facilities as neededAssist the Special Education Transportation Coordinator with district vans Other Duties Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds Qualifications Valid MN Driver's License and clean driving recordHigh school diploma or equivalentState of Minnesota Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License preferredKnowledge of operation and repair of small engines and automotive equipmentExperience operating commercial lawn mowers, snow blowers and paint sprayers (both turf and surface)Possess good written and oral communication skillsAbility to interact effectively and professionally with staff, students and the publicBasic skills in organization, computers, math, painting and operating power toolsAbility to lift, pull, or push a minimum of 50 pounds SALARY And BENEFITS Salary based experience and the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement VI starting at $23.33 up to $24.74 per hour. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following: Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan) Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) 403b Matching Annuity Paid Holidays Floating Holiday Vacation Sick Leave Deadline Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled. Applications reviewed upon submission. Note Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.