Maintenance - Laborer

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Laborer. This position is for 8.00 hours per day, 257 days (12 months) per year, is compensated according to Lane 0 (Entry Level) of the Maintenance Salary Schedule, and is eligible for benefits.

Applicants will apply at  Applications will be reviewed prior to interviews being scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

The job of Maintenance Laborer was established for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and/or recreational activities (e.g. track, football, graduation, etc.); and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner. This job reports to Grounds Foreman.

• Assists with snow removal (e.g. shovels, operates snow blower and/or snowplow) for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Assesses and repairs problems and/or failures in irrigation/sprinkler systems.
• Evaluates landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g. fields, parking areas, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs, maintain schedules and preventing erosion.
• Maintains vehicles and/or equipment (e.g. servicing, sharpening, rebuilding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that they are clean, serviced and in proper working order.
• Assists with laying/pouring and finishing concrete as needed for ongoing maintenance and repair.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g. mower, backhoe, aerator, tractor, grader, etc.) for the purpose of preparing and/or maintaining district grounds.
• Plants various landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and for protection against erosion.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Prepares fertilizers and other grounds care chemicals (e.g. measuring, mixing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper chemical ratios for grounds treatments.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. assemblies, graduation, ball fields, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, athletic events and/or recreational activities.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Must be able to operate equipment used in groundskeeping (e.g. tractor lawnmower, blade sharpening machines, reel and bed sharpeners, snowplow, hand tools, etc.); adhering to safety practices; and handling hazardous materials.
• Must have knowledge of methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; operation and maintenance of grounds equipment and vehicles; and health standards and hazards.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; being attentive to detail; and displaying mechanical aptitude.
• Experience:
  
  Previous related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER