Grounds Technician

Overview

Position Type:
Buildings and Grounds/ Grounds

Date Posted: 9/8/2025

Location:

Hinsdale South High School

Date Available:

09/29/2025

District:
Hinsdale Township High School District #86

High school diploma or equivalent required

Ability to read and understand technical direction, procedures, safety manuals, etc.

Ability to communicate in English (speak/read/write)

Ability to operate and use materials and equipment in a safe manner

Valid driver’s license required.

Ability to set work priorities, multi-task and work independently, and use time management and organization strategies well.

Presents a professional image and interacts professionally with faculty, staff, students and community

Perform routine cleaning of the school grounds during regular school hours and after athletic events

Plow and snow shovel all parking areas and sidewalks as needed

Maintain all landscape of school grounds including trimming of bushes and mowing and fertilizing fields and lawns

Operate, maintain and repair all grounds equipment and machinery

Line, prepare and maintain all athletic fields and school activities for competitions

Ensure the proper application, storage and use of all grounds related chemicals

Assist with emergency building situations and school closures

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and understand technical direction, procedures, safety manuals, etc.
• Ability to communicate in English (speak/read/write)
• Ability to operate and use materials and equipment in a safe manner
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to set work priorities, multi-task and work independently, and use time management and organization strategies well.
• Presents a professional image and interacts professionally with faculty, staff, students and community

The tasks listed below are representative of the essential performance responsibilities. Tasks assigned to individuals will vary based on department needs and it is possible not all duties will be performed in any given year. However individuals must be able to perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, as assigned by their supervisor. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform routine cleaning of the school grounds during regular school hours and after athletic events
• Plow and snow shovel all parking areas and sidewalks as needed
• Maintain all landscape of school grounds including trimming of bushes and mowing and fertilizing fields and lawns
• Operate, maintain and repair all grounds equipment and machinery
• Line, prepare and maintain all athletic fields and school activities for competitions
• Ensure the proper application, storage and use of all grounds related chemicals
• Assist with emergency building situations and school closures
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and see, talk and hear. The employee must be able to be on his/her feet for the full shift. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly.

The employee must be able to push/pull items of a variety of weights, shapes, and sizes. The employee must be able to climb stairs and be on ladders up to six feet. The employee must be able to work with a variety of cleaning chemicals and other substances. The employee may be required to use computers and other office equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read type or handwritten material.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet but can also be that of a high school and can be loud when in places like gyms and cafeterias. The employee may need to work outside in a variety of weather situations including extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to operate grounds related equipment (snow removal, mowers, etc) and have a valid driver’s license.

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