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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.

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