GROUNDSKEEPER / CUSTODIAN

Minidoka County School District•Rupert, ID

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Groundskeeper/Custodian performs service work on District school grounds. Duties include mowing and fertilizing grounds, snow removal, maintenance and minor repair of irrigation and sprinkler systems, and playground and athletic equipment. This classification also performs the duties of Custodian, as assigned, including routine custodial, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds-keeping tasks in school buildings and grounds. An employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in the District. The principal duties of this class are performed outdoors and in a public school building environment and include use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards and includes working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Idaho driver’s license
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices regarding grounds maintenance, lawn care, cultivation of grass, trees, and flowers, and snow removal
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning and maintaining public buildings
Knowledge of preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents
Knowledge of appropriate use of cleaning agent for varied surface types
Knowledge of Federal (OSHA) regulations and District policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools, heavy equipment, and hazardous chemicals
Ability to operate power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds-keeping equipment, mowers, tractors, and related equipment
Ability to operate hand tools
Ability to operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxes, buffers, shampoo cleaners, extractors, and power washers
Ability to operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters
Ability to operate hand and power tools
Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Possession of a valid Idaho Motor Vehicle Operator's License
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier

Responsibilities

Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
Performs snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, playgrounds, parking lots, and other areas
Assists with scheduled maintenance, repair, and installation work on irrigation systems
Prepares and maintains gardens, trees and shrubs, playground playing surfaces, and other planting areas
Performs light maintenance on motorized and mechanized maintenance and grounds-keeping equipment
Substitute for school custodians
Sweep and mops floor, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias and food preparation areas, science and computer labs, art rooms, music classrooms, meeting rooms, and related rooms
Vacuums carpeted floors
strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets on regular maintenance schedule
Dusts and wipes off surfaces, including chalkboards and whiteboards
Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floors
Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap
Washes walls, windows and surface areas
Empties and cleans trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles
Cleans and polishes mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces
Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed
Cleans and maintains custodial equipment
Assists in moving and setting up furniture and equipment
Unloads supplies, paper stocks, books, and inventory items
Maintains work orders, maintenance, and inspection records and documentation
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices
Performs other duties as assigned