CLASSIFIED_District Groundskeeper

Job Title

Classified District Groundskeeper

Location:

Gretna Public Schools Bus Barn – Gretna, Nebraska

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Sep 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full-Time (Hourly)
• Salary: $20.50 per Hour

Gretna Public Schools is seeking a full‑time Grounds Crew member to perform landscape maintenance, equipment operation, and support services for the district.

Gretna Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or other protected status. Persons who require accommodations to apply or be considered for positions are asked to request them from the superintendent.

• Knowledge of all aspects of landscape maintenance and repair.
• Operate and maintain a range of landscaped equipment including lawn aerator, mowing equipment, tractor, push mower, string trimmer, pump sprayer, snowblower, salt spreader, and related tools.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks: mowing, trimming, edging, tree/shrub pruning, planting, bed care, irrigation, and athletic field upkeep.
• Operate irrigation systems, including repairs and maintenance.
• Work independently or with minimal supervision, following directions, assignments, schedules and procedures.
• Provide snow removal services at all hours, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Interact and communicate respectfully with staff, students, coworkers, and the public.
• Remain flexible and adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Drive district vehicles and travel to job sites, including vans, commercial trucks, and trailers.
• Serve as a positive member of the community, upholding the district’s reputation and image.
• Refrain from conduct that interferes with district operations or the education of students.
• Adhere to district policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, students, and parents per law and district rules.
• Follow the code of ethics of the district and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

• High school diploma or GED.
• Custodial and maintenance experience preferred.
• Unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license with a satisfactory driving record per board policy.
• Good knowledge of grounds care, equipment operation, and irrigation systems.

Stamina:

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Sprinting/Running

Flexibility:

• Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
• Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
• Squatting, stooping, or kneeling
• Reaching above the head or forward
• Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times

Activities:

• Climbing (ladders, large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
• Hand/grip strength
• Driving on the job
• Typing non‑stop

Use of Arms and Hands:

• Manual dexterity (using a wrench, screwing a lid)
• Finger dexterity (typing, turning a nut)

Lifting Requirements:

• Up to 10 lbs: floor to waist, waist to shoulder, shoulder to overhead
• 11‑25 lbs: same ranges
• 26‑50 lbs: same ranges
• 51‑75 lbs: same ranges
• 76+ lbs: same ranges
• Carry/Load above 50 lbs in smaller loads

Pushing/Pulling:

• 25‑50 lbs
• 51‑75 lbs
• 76‑90 lbs
• Over 90 lbs

Carrying:

• 10‑25 lbs
• 26‑50 lbs
• 51‑75 lbs
• 76‑90 lbs
• Over 90 lbs

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Competitive benefits package including full family health insurance coverage paid by the district.

Director of Grounds and Director of Business and Operations.

• Charles Starkovich, Director of Grounds
• BUS BARN
• Phone: 402‑332‑3265
• Email: cstarkovich