Grounds Assistant

Maintenance And Grounds Job

Primary Purpose : To assist the Maintenance and Grounds department by maintaining buildings and grounds.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification : High school diploma or equivalent. Hold a chemical application certification (not required, but preferred)

Special Knowledge / Skills : Basic understanding of lawn and sports field care

Experience : Operating and maintaining light and heavy grounds equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubbery for maintaining an attractive appearance
• Prune trees and trim hedges
• Mow and trim lawns and sports fields in order to keep them well groomed
• Spray or dust chemicals on infected areas of plant life to ensure healthy plants
• Adjust, maintain, and repair ground equipment and accessories
• Remove snow from sidewalks, parking lots and driveways and spread ice melt to maintain safety of students, staff and visitors. Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse
• Assist in preparation of game fields to ensure optimal playing conditions
• Repair and maintain fence and playground equipment to ensure safety
• Follow district policies and safety regulations
• Assist with traffic control during busy times and / or large events
• Attend training in order to meet certificate requirements and maintain skills
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to ensure a well-maintained, clean, orderly, and safe environment

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard building and grounds equipment (mowers, tractor, rake, shovel, hand tools, etc)

Posture : Prolonged sitting, some standing, some walking

Motion : Significant carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, stooping and working with fine finger dexterity.

Lifting : Up to 75 lbs

Environment : Primarily outside in all weather conditions.

Mental Demands : Maintain focus, decision making, remain composed under pressure

Attendance : Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance / punctuality as required by the Board of Education policies and regulations.

Clearances : Background check, driving record, drug screen, TB test