Part Time Maintenance​/Grounds Worker

Overview

Title:
Maintenance
- Building/ Grounds (District Wide)

Part Time: 15 - 29.75 hours/week

Starting Salary $16.39/hour; depending on experience

• Demonstrates interest in the basic techniques of electrical, plumbing/HVAC repair and maintenance, carpentry and grounds maintenance, gardening, etc.
• Hold current driver license.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.

• Maintain and care for school and school grounds.
• Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer or chemicals, if needed.
• Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Mow lawn with a hand or power mower.
• Inspect flowers, shrubs and trees for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests and spray or dust chemicals on infected areas.
• Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse.
• Repair sprinkling equipment;
  Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawn and flower beds.
• Adjust and repair equipment like lawn mowers, sprinklers and hedge shears.
• Clean sidewalks and driveways and spread sand, salt to prevent slipping.
• Repair outdoor chairs and benches.
• Conduct a program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair consulting Maintenance Supervisor as appropriate.
• Plan and supervise all regular maintenance and repair work according to ability, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency; notify the Maintenance Supervisor of major and/or emergency repairs needed.
• Strive to continuously promote the safety, health and comfort of students and staff by ensuring the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, are clear and in good repair.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Be familiar with the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and understand various incidents that may entail shutting off gas/power/water to the building and/or directing emergency responders to appropriate area(s) of the building.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

• Climbing
• Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Near acuity
• Kneeling
• Working at heights up to 30’
• Far acuity
• Stooping
• Exposure to electrical shock
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Exposure to weather
• Smelling
• Reaching
• Field of vision

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,920 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).

RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website valley schools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules. Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District.

The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected charactertistic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Primary and Secondary Education