Utility​/Grounds-Temporary MSS

Meskwaki Settlement School

Job Description

Title: Temporary Utility/Grounds

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining building and site cleanliness standards to provide a healthy, safe, and attractive physical environment
• Be available to assist in other areas as needed
• Always follow established safety procedures
• Keep the grounds/fields free from rubbish and weeds.
• Maintain a sense of pride in the areas of responsibility which is presented to the public.
• Make such minor building repairs, as he/she is qualified for

Move equipment and supplies as needed for the proper operation and maintenance of the school

• Perform such yard tasks as grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds/fields in a safe and attractive condition
• Substitute for vacationing utility workers if necessary
• Understand that an occasional need will arise to work a split shift or a weekend activity

Requirements:

• Ability to complete assigned tasks/schedules successfully and promptly
• Ability to see what needs to be done and do it
• Ability to work from/off a ladder/scaffold
• Attend training as needed to maintain or receive certain maintenance licenses
• Be able to lift 50 pounds in the daily performance of the position and an occasional 50-70 pounds
• Compatibility
• Experience in maintenance/custodian field or willingness to learn
• Good attendance work record
• Good health
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment operation
• Positive attitude
• Possess a valid State of Iowa driver's license
• Reliable
• Self-starter, ability to work alone.
• Must pass a background check in accordance with P.L. 101-630, P.L. 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Supervision: Supervised by the Facilities Manager

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday. Hours typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Subject to change depending on the season and duties assigned. May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Subject to working weekends to cover scheduled events within the Settlement School as assigned.