Groundskeeper

HOURLY RATE: $ (benefits information attached)

Full-Time Groundskeeper - District Wide

• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Available for overtime as needed
• Ability to perform manual tasks including climbing, stooping, carrying supplies and equipment, and handling chemicals
• Ability to successfully complete a preemployment functional physical, fingerprint based background check, and Employment History Review

Director of Operations

The primary job goal of a school groundskeeper is to maintain all school grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities in a clean, safe, and visually appealing condition.

• Mowing lawns, snow removal, landscaping, aerating, seeding and fertilizing.
• Uses and maintains mowers, snow plows and tractors, including gas and electric powered equipment.
• Evaluates exterior/grounds maintenance needs of District buildings notifies Director of Operations with concerns for repair or maintenance.
• Repairs miscellaneous school equipment.
• Completes work orders as received by building administrators and Director of Operations.
• Responds to emails/work orders in a timely, professional manner.
• Installs playground equipment and inspects equipment on a biannual basis repairs as needed.
• Prepares softball and baseball diamonds as scheduled or needed
• Standardizes lawn/landscaping procedures and playground inspections.
• Looks for ways to streamline lawn/landscaping/grounds in general in regards to the efficiency of the whole district.
• Navigates AESOP system for use of your vacation, personal, sick, and comp time.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Full time/12 Months. Salary per the Board of Education as recommended by administration.

One written evaluation per year by the Director of Maintenance.