Grounds Maintenance Steward

Prairie Crossing Charter School • Grayslake, IL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) is currently accepting applications for a Grounds Steward for the school. PCCS's team culture is one that CARES. Rooted in our CARES values (Collaborative, Aware, Respectful, Empowered, Sustainable), this position works collaboratively with staff, students, and families to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This role supports day-to-day operations, instructional leadership, student success, and professional development to achieve PCCS's goals. Education for Sustainability This is what makes PCCS successful. Along with meeting and exceeding the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, PCCS seeks to meet and exceed Education for Sustainability (EfS) Benchmarks for Individual and Social Learning in equipping our students to become community-centered and environmentally responsible. It's what our problem, project, and place-based learning approach is all about. We provide children with a personalized education experience, where they learn the value of community and the environment so they can make a positive difference for themselves and their communities Collaboration We are constantly building a professional learning community where all staff are having the hard conversations and we are pushing each other to get better at our craft. Exemplary Colleagues When you decide to join the PCCS team, you are choosing to work with award-winning professionals who strive together to Create Natural Leaders. We believe that children are our best hope to improve the world, if you do too, we want you to join our team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Previous landscaping or groundskeeping experience.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience using landscaping hand tools and power equipment.
• Knowledge: Understanding of gardening techniques, plant material, and safe handling of fertilizers/pesticides.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning.
• Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors.
• Waters lawns and gardens.
• Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
• Removes trash and other debris from outdoor areas.
• Operates snow removal equipment and shovels walkways.
• Works with other maintenance crew and construction specialists as needed.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO
• Paid leave
• Various Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options are available.
• 403 B Plan
• Funding for professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops.

What This Job Offers

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