Seasonal Grounds 2026-2027 (Snow Removal)
Southeast Polk Community School District · Pleasant Hill, IA · 1 mo ago
OTHRTemporary
About the role
Job Goal: This position is responsible for performing grounds work in assigned locations on a temporary, seasonal basis.
Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds with work direction/input provided by Building Administrator.
Responsibilities
- Basic lawn care (mowing, landscaping)
- Snow removal (operating plow trucks, shoveling snow, applying salt to surfaces)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking to others so they will understand both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
- Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
- Must be capable of walking/standing constantly.
- Must be capable occasionally of lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level.
- Must be capable of carrying 40 pounds up 13 steps as many as 50 times per month.
- Must be capable occasionally of carrying 25 pounds at waist level for a distance of 100 feet.
- Must be capable occasionally of climbing 8 steps of a portable ladder.
- Must be capable occasionally of operating a buffer/scrubber for up to 1 hour at a time.
- During winter months, must be capable of operating a single-stage snow thrower or shoveling snow for up to 1 hour at a time.
- Must be capable frequently of squatting for up to 2 minutes at a time.
- Must be capable occasionally of bending over for up to 3 minutes at a time.
- Must be capable occasionally of using hand tools requiring a grip force of up to 15 pounds.
- Must be capable occasionally of working in extreme temperatures, humid and dusty environments.
- Clothing: Safety glasses, rubber toed shoes/boots, no open toed shoes or sandals, street clothes. Rubber gloves, boots, face shield, aprons, ear protection, and respirators provided based on job duties.
Skills
- Desired experience in grounds/lawn care, snow removal or related experience.
- Knowledge of fire and safety codes.
Schedule
Seasonal/Temporary Employment not to exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year.