PERSONNEL
480.6 E1 - GROUNDSKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Ability to work effectively with groups to accomplish district goals.
B. Demonstrated aptitude or competency for assigned responsibilities.
C. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
D. Ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete work effectively and efficiently.
E. Ability to respect the privacy and confidentiality of students and staff.
F. Ability to operate power equipment.
G. Ability to use technology to perform job assignments.
H. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
II. REPORTS TO:
A. Superintendent of Schools
B. Works in close cooperation with principals, custodians, teachers, other staff members, students, and public.
III. JOB GOAL:
A. To maintain the grounds of the schools in a condition of safety, neatness, and attractiveness so that students and staff may be provided with an outdoor environment both pleasing in appearance and enjoyable for athletic events.
IV. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Consults with superintendent and principals on a regular basis to identify and prioritize needed work projects.
B. Maintains and cares for school grounds
C. Picks up litter and empties trash barrels around athletic fields, buildings, and parking lots.
D. Cleans baseball/softball press box including upstairs, concession stand, and restrooms the morning after athletic events.
E. Prepares, plants, waters, and weeds flowerbeds.
F. Plants seeds, bulbs, trees, and shrubbery.
G. Prunes, trims, mulches, weeds and waters trees and shrubs.
H. Mows lawn and athletic fields.
I. Uses weed eater to trim weeds and grass along buildings, fences, curbs, sidewalks, trees, posts, etc.
J. Connects sprinkling equipment and waters lawn, flowerbeds, and trees as needed.
K. Inspects plants for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests and initiates appropriate chemical controls on affected areas.
L. Adjusts, repairs, and cleans such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, garden tractors, and weed eaters.
M. Orders materials based on administrative approval.
N. Maintains supplies and equipment in orderly manner.
O. Follows appropriate procedures for the safe use of equipment and chemicals.
V. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A. Part-time growing season contract. Salary and work year as determined by the board and the master contract.
VI. EVALUATION:
A. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in board policy and master contract.