Facilities, Maintenance & Grounds Specialist

Facilities, Maintenance & Grounds Specialist

The Valley Park School District is seeking a dependable, service-minded Facilities, Maintenance & Grounds Specialist to help maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and well-functioning campus. Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, this position performs a wide variety of custodial, grounds, athletic-field, event-support, and general maintenance duties throughout the District. This teammate plays an essential role in preserving the safety, appearance, functionality, and accessibility of District facilities and grounds in support of an exceptional educational environment for students, staff, families, and visitors.

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, cafeterias, offices, classrooms, hallways, and other assigned areas in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Maintain adequate supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soap, and other custodial materials.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, polish, and clean floors, rugs, furniture, fixtures, walls, windows, and other surfaces.
• Vacuum and extract carpets; operate walk-behind floor scrubbers, bathroom pressure washers, and other custodial equipment.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste.
• Safely use, maintain, and store cleaning chemicals, supplies, hand tools, and power equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of custodial equipment; report repair needs promptly.
• Set up, take down, move, and arrange furniture, equipment, and materials for meetings, activities, and special events.
• Maintain the security of assigned keys, badges, equipment, and work areas; secure doors and facilities as directed.
• Observe and promptly report suspicious activity, safety hazards, damage, or conditions requiring attention.

• Perform routine general maintenance and minor repairs, as assigned and within the employee's training and capability.
• Assist with basic repairs involving furniture, fixtures, doors, hardware, flooring, walls, equipment, plumbing, and other facilities systems.
• Monitor assigned areas for conditions requiring immediate attention, including plumbing issues, loss of heating or air conditioning, safety hazards, or other emergency situations.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and notify the Director of Facilities or designee as soon as possible.
• Assist with deliveries, moving materials and equipment, and maintaining organized storage areas.
• Travel between District buildings and parking areas as needed to complete assignments.

• Assist in maintaining attractive, safe, and functional District grounds, including lawns, landscaping, trees, shrubs, play areas, walkways, parking areas, and athletic facilities.
• Mow lawns and athletic fields; edge around walks, fences, driveways, and play areas.
• Assist with weed control, trimming, planting, fertilizing, watering, and caring for lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, and other plants.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power equipment, including mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, rototillers, air compressors, and related grounds-maintenance tools.
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and competitions, including dragging and maintaining baseball and softball fields, painting field lines, and helping prevent weed intrusion.
• Remove snow and ice from building entrances, sidewalks, walkways, parking areas, and other assigned locations before, during, and after school hours.
• Assist with seasonal grounds projects…