Athletic Fields Groundskeeper

Canby Sd 86 • Canby, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, act as athletic fields groundskeeper of a large high school; plan, personally perform, and as required, assign and oversee school landscape upkeep, athletic field maintenance and setup for scheduled events, both outdoor and indoor; and do related work as required.

Requirements

• Must possess knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of groundskeeping machines and equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe vehicle operation record.
• Knowledge of accepted methods and practices of maintaining athletic fields for the high school level of competition.
• Knowledge of necessary methods and practices for maintaining the existing school district landscape needs and requirements for keeping buildings, grounds, and playground equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Ability to periodically oversee and instruct others in safely performing groundskeeping work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships and work in harmony with supervisors, other staff, students, and the general public.
• Genuine enjoyment and understanding of children, paired with an awareness of the general purposes and goals of public education.
• Willingness to operate according to district policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of criminal history verification requirements.
• Physical and mental skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade is preferred.
• At least two years in the landscape maintenance trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various groundskeeping duties to maintain attractiveness of school grounds and athletic fields.
• Set up for athletic events.
• Maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds.
• Cut and trim grass areas, and fertilize lawns and grounds as required.
• Spray insecticides, weed killer, and apply other weed control chemicals, etc., as necessary.
• Maintain grounds and parking areas free of garbage.
• Layout and move water lines to irrigate athletic fields.
• Drag, level, plow, and disc athletic areas as necessary.
• Prepare and seed as required.
• Maintain groundskeeping machines and equipment.
• Maintain and repair grounds irrigation system.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the appropriate person.
• Prepare and set up areas for indoor and outdoor athletic events (including football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, track, and tennis).
• Set up athletic equipment, bleachers, water stations, mats, chairs, etc., and mark lines on fields and tracks for scheduled athletic events.
• Maintain cleanliness of athletic areas before and after events.
• Operate and maintain a variety of motorized machinery, hand and power tools, etc., displaying constant and appropriate awareness of safety.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Prepare work schedules, and periodically oversee and train others in safely performing various groundskeeping duties.
• Maintain necessary records and move materials as necessary in the performance of the job or as directed.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for a fingerprint-based criminal records check upon offer of employment ($12.50 at Fieldprint office + $75 payroll deduction).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED