Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Purpose

Performs semi‑skilled maintenance and service work on school grounds, equipment and machinery, and irrigation systems; performs related work as required.

40 hours per week

$19.50 per hour

254 days

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance, repair, inspection, and service work on District school grounds, including equipment, machinery, irrigation systems. Duties include mowing and fertilizing grounds, snow removal, maintenance and repair of water lines and valves, irrigation and sprinkler systems, and playground and athletic equipment. An employee may be assigned to other maintenance duties in the District.

The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Primary duties are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment and hazardous chemicals.

• Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers;
• Performs snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and other areas;
• Assists with scheduled maintenance, repair, and installation work on irrigation systems;
• Performs painting and graffiti removal duties;
• Prepares and maintains gardens, trees and shrubs, playground playing surfaces, and other planting areas;
• Performs light maintenance on motorized and mechanized maintenance and grounds‑keeping equipment, including light welding;
• Purchases required materials using District purchase order forms;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety policies.

• Sets up, assists at, and breaks down special events;
• Performs other related duties as required;
• Builds trade skills, including but not limited to irrigation systems;
• Applies methods, materials, tools and standard practices regarding grounds maintenance, construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Applies methods, materials, tools and standard practices regarding grounds maintenance, lawn care, cultivation of grass, trees, and flowers, and snow removal;
• Applies federal (OSHA) regulations and District policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools, heavy equipment and hazardous chemicals;
• Follows written and oral instructions and observes department policies and procedures;
• Operates power equipment, including grounds‑keeping equipment mowers, tractors, trenching equipment, backhoe and related equipment;
• Operates hand tools;
• Operates a motor vehicle, including a dump truck and pickup truck;
• Prepares written reports, including work orders, maintenance logs, equipment and field conditions;
• Communicates effectively with the public and other employees.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency;
• One (1) year grounds‑keeping experience preferred (or similar experience);
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;
• Valid Idaho driver’s license required; CDL endorsement preferred.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Yearly by supervisor.

To be determined by calendar year. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

At‑will employment. Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho.

Entry level

Full‑time

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