Grounds Assistant (Summer Only Positions)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Grounds Assistant vacancy is to hire for 6 Temporary Seasonal positions. Approximate dates are mid-May through mid-August. - Position is not open to current Academy District 20 260-day employees - Position does not offer Benefits - Required minimum age is 18 years - Pay is $21.11 per hour Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping and operation of equipment at various District sites. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community school stakeholders. Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Keeps buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic, and play areas neat and clean at all times Mows lawns and trims and edges around landscaping Cleans out drainage ditches and or culverts Performs the operation of machinery and equipment including power mowers and weed trimmers

Requirements

Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision
Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in general grounds maintenance work
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Keeps buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic, and play areas neat and clean at all times
Mows lawns and trims and edges around landscaping
Cleans out drainage ditches and or culverts
Performs the operation of machinery and equipment including power mowers and weed trimmers

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