Grounds Worker

Farmington Municipal Schools • Farmington, NM

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About The Position

General Job Description: Perform skills in the development, maintenance and cleaning of yards and grounds. Perform repairs of sprinkler systems, fences, playground equipment and sports equipment as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.
• Sitting, walking, reaching, kneeling, crawling, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, may be required.
• Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all equipment necessary for the job.
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Interruptions of work are routine.
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.
• After hour work may be required.

Nice To Haves

• 4 years experience in grounds and maintenance work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep grass mowed, bushes trimmed, etc.
• Plant as needed
• Install and maintain outside equipment such as playground, sports fields
• Paint parking lots
• Keep exterior of building clean and free of trash, snow, rubbish
• Install and keep sprinkler systems maintained
• Perform fence repairs as needed
• Report needs for more extensive repairs
• Weed exterior of buildings and grounds if needed
• Keep adequate supplies available
• Do concrete work for sidewalks
• Trouble shooting of systems
• Maintain tools and other equipment
• Deliver custodial supplies
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Be dependable
• Use good judgment
• Be organized
• Show initiative
• Perform high quality results in work assignments
• Maintain good rapport with other workers
• Maintain good public relations
• Respond positively to supervision
• Maintain confidentiality

What This Job Offers

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