Grounds Maintenance Worker, (I and II) Facility Services

School District of Clayton • Clayton, MO

2d

About The Position

Grounds Maintenance(I and II) performs a full range of typical grounds maintenance duties such as: turf areas, trees, shrubs, flowers, athletic fields, and playgrounds; application of fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, as needed; maintains outdoor furniture and equipment; performs numerous other assignments as specified by management.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Lifting of 50 lbs. Is required on a regular basis.
• Knowledgeable in the use of commercial lawn care power equipment.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
• Grounds Maintenance 2: Must obtain and maintain a valid CDL upon acceptance of this position

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Acts as school bus driver (Grounds Maintenance II)
• Maintains trees using pruning shears and saws.
• Uses and maintains special power tools and equipment including; chain saws, salt spreaders, roto-tillers, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, forklifts, tractors, etc.
• Uses and maintains hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, brooms, picks, axes, post-hole diggers, hoses, dollies, wheelbarrows, etc.
• Prepares soil by cultivating, conditioning, misting, and applying fertilizers.
• Starts, transplants, and develops seedlings, sod, trees, etc.
• Installs and maintains lawn irrigation systems.
• Performs hauling: such as; groceries, band equipment, choral risers, athletic apparatus, miscellaneous district equipment, supplies, and trash to the dump. Also, hauls and moves furniture.
• Performs set-up for a variety of District functions such as graduation, athletic events, etc.
• Perform safety inspections and repairs to playgrounds.
• Performs snow removal with shovels, snow blowers, and snow plows.
• Installs and maintains various types of fencing.
• Paints equipment, floors, walls, etc.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees