Groundskeeper/Custodian 1st Shift Full Time - Lincoln Public Schools

Lincoln Public Schools•Lincoln, RI

About The Position

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper/Custodian to maintain school outdoor areas and help ensure clean, safe, well-maintained facilities and a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role may also involve daily cleaning, routine maintenance, and support for school events and operations. This is a twelve-month position. Hourly rate, benefits, and hours of work are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Keep buildings and premises—including entryways, sidewalks, driveways, and play areas—neat and clean according to established work schedules and checklists.
Cut grass around school buildings; trim hedges, shrubs, and trees; plant flowers, grass, and other landscaping; rake leaves and grass cuttings; and fertilize and cut grass to the prescribed height.
Perform landscaping as directed by the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Building Administrator.
Pick up litter around schools, including at entryways, sidewalks, and driveways.
Operate riding and push mowers and line-marking machines, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment used.
Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as necessary.
Promptly report major repairs needed to the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation, Lead Maintenance, and Building Administrator.
Prepare elementary-level fields for physical education and secondary-level fields for physical education, intramural activities, and interscholastic athletics.
Prepare, condition, and maintain athletic fields for practices and games as directed by the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Athletic Director.
Reconstruct pitching mounds as directed by the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Athletic Director.
Rake and grade infields, baselines, and home plate areas as needed.
Maintain the track for use by track teams.
Repair and paint spectator and team benches and chain-link fences as needed.
Assist the systemwide maintenance crew with snow removal.
Immediately report damage to school property to the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation, Lead Maintenance, and Building Administrator.
Serve as a Custodian Floater, covering vacations, sick time, and emergencies.
Perform outside maintenance within the limits of ability.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Security & Transportation and/or Building Administrator.