JACKSON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:       

Groundskeeper (Seasonal)

Reports to:       

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor  

Employment Status:       

Seasonal

FLSA Status:       

Non-Exempt

Description:      

Responsible for the school district’s grounds safety, maintenance and upkeep; includes

responsibility for maintenance plan, repair/care of grounds, related work equipment, i.e., tractors, mowers, etc.

NOTE:       

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District
• Responsible for snow removal at all driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and entrances as close as mechanical equipment will permit
• Work with Athletic Director in the care and upkeep of athletic fields
• Work cooperatively with all other school employees
• Identify needs for materials and equipment to maintain the grounds and playground equipment. Submit needs to the appropriate supervisor/administrator
• Periodic checks of shrubbery, lawns and parking lots, and school property. Properly maintain grounds/school property
• Plan and carry out a maintenance plan for tractors, mowers and other groundskeeping equipment
• Line athletic fields
• Mow grass as needed, trim shrubbery
• Remove snow as needed
• Paint fences, clear fence rows and use weed killer where needed
• Drive necessary vehicles and groundskeeping equipment
• Outline and submit plans for upkeep/maintenance of all school property
• Empty outside trash barrels as needed
• Check, repair or replace traffic signs on school property

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Support Services Manager

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Mechanical experience, with small engine and farm/lawn equipment
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and place priority on requests
• Possess the physical strength and dexterity needed to perform the assigned tasks
• Prior experience in groundskeeping/related fields
• Some experience in the care and lining of playing and athletic fields
• Be available to perform services required when emergency situations arise outside the normal working hours
• Valid driver’s license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to operate groundskeeping equipment, vehicles in a safe manner
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Knowledge of the methods, tools and practices of groundskeeping equipment including, preventative maintenance, diagnostic and repair
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of groundskeeping
• Ability to diagnose and repair minor defects in equipment needed for position

Equipment Operated:

• Communication equipment
• Motor vehicle
• truck
• tractors
• forklift
• various hand tools
• tire machine
• lawn/field equipment (mowers)
• hydraulic lift
• chain hoist
• battery charger
• welding unit

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Frequent requirement to travel throughout the district
• Occasional requirement to work overtime
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, i.e., requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
• Frequent exposure to loud noises
• Frequent repetitive hand motion
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, balance, kneel and stoop
• Frequent requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 60 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull up to 60 pounds with proper lift equipme 

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.

Revised April 16, 2024

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