Seasonal Grounds Worker

Job Description

Position Title: Seasonal Grounds Worker

Location: District-wide

Department: Buildings & Grounds

Reports To: Grounds Services and Athletic Fields Supervisor

Term: See Summary for more information

Schedule: Mon-Fri approx. 40 hours/week

Salary: Position is a set $20.00/hr.

Date of last review: February 2026

The Seasonal Grounds Worker performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) district grounds and properties. The Seasonal Grounds Worker is responsible for completing various maintenance tasks to ensure smooth functioning of systems and equipment for successful daily operations. The Seasonal Grounds Worker also strives to provide safe and functional conditions for learners, educators, district staff, and the general public.

Term:
Multiple openings for the following date ranges:

• April 15-October 15, 2026
• June 1-August 30, 2026

Please complete the application and include three references.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Partners with other Buildings & Grounds personnel with repairs and upgrades to buildings and other district facilities.
• Supports Buildings & Grounds by supporting the Delivery Driver position on an ad hoc basis.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

• Regularly communicates with supervisor and peers to assist in fostering a connected workplace environment.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

• Performs seasonal preventative maintenance including areas such as playground equipment, fencing, trees, irrigation, etc.
• Performs conditioning and preparation of track, football, softball, baseball, soccer fields and other outdoor activities.
• Performs mowing, trimming, and edging of district lawns and watering trees.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

• Performs the grounds duties for regular maintenance and upkeep including mowing, trimming, spraying, and landscaping maintenance.
• Maintains district grounds, walkways, and parking areas for safe and efficient use.
• Operates grounds maintenance and equipment including skid steer, mowers, and tractors.
• Performs general grounds maintenance on parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and playgrounds.

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• Vision required includes close and peripheral vision.
• May be required to lift up to ~50 pounds unassisted.
• Must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• Will be working outdoors and will be exposed to the applicable elements.
• May come into contact with objects that are cold or hot in temperature.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to twenty feet in height.
• Will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
• Likely to come into contact…