Grounds Keeper​/Maintenance

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Building Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Status: Full Time

Compensation: Hourly

EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY:

• Landscaping:
  Planting, weeding, and spreading mulch or other materials.
• Mowing:
  Cutting grass, edging, and watering lawns.
• Equipment operation:
  Driving and maintaining vehicles and equipment such as mowers, tractors, and trucks.
• Snow removal:
  Clearing snow and ice from walkways and parking lots.
• Minor repairs:
  Fixing grounds equipment and performing minor repairs to buildings.
• Record keeping:
  Maintaining records of work orders and equipment maintenance.
• Safety:
  Ensuring safety and following all safety precautions.

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

DESIRED:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform minor building repairs.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out work schedules efficiently.
• Responsible attitude toward job and fellow workers.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Regular and reliable attendance on schedule.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Professional representation of the school district, including confidentiality and a professional personal image.

• Stationary Position – occasionally (1%-32%)
• Moving – frequently (33%-65%)
• Talking – frequently (33%-65%)
• Hearing – frequently (33%-65%)
• Handling, Reaching, Fingering, Repetitive Motion, Balance – frequently (33%-65%)
• Lift 0-10 lbs – frequently (33%-65%)
• Lift 11-25 lbs – frequently (33%-65%)
• Lift 26-50 lbs – frequently (33%-65%)
• Lift over 50 lbs – occasionally (1%-32%)
• Operate motor vehicle – occasionally (1%-32%)

• School Hours – frequently (33%-65%)
• Indoors – frequently (33%-65%)
• Outdoors – frequently (33%-65%)
• Evenings – occasionally (1%-32%)
• Weekends – occasionally (1%-32%)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Letter of assignment – hourly. Work year as established by the Board of Directors.
• Salary and benefits to be determined by the board.

EVALUATION: The groundskeeper will be evaluated by the Buildings Director at least annually in accordance with law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs and employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.