Seasonal Maintenance/Grounds Worker

Purpose

The Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Yard Worker maintains school grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.

Responsible to:

• Grounds and Outdoor Facilities Supervisor

Schedule, Level 1

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, unless actively enrolled in high school.
• Valid Kansas drivers license.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain school grounds in top condition by assisting permanent employees.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• Able to work with a team or independently to handle tasks as assigned.
• Safely operate equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for prolonged periods.
• Requires to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn and reach.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders and balance above ground level.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all environmental conditions.
• Must be able to work in noisy and changing environments.
• Must be able to work in and around dust, fumes and odors.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

General Responsibilities:

• Aid in promoting the safety, health and comfort of students and employees on school grounds.
• Keep all district properties neatly mowed and trimmed.
• Assist with seeding and fertilizing as necessary.
• Collect trash and clean areas as necessary.
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and games.
• Assist in painting of parking lots and playground equipment.
• Maintain all equipment (includes checking oil and fuel prior to operation).
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance projects.
• Utilize all applicable personal protective equipment.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Move equipment and materials within and between buildings.
• Other duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, which are consistent with this position.