Rochester-Groundskeeper/Maintenance

Rochester School District•Rochester, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for evaluating grounds maintenance needs, developing work schedules, performing routine grounds work, and assisting with building maintenance and painting. The role requires the ability to work independently, maintain computerized records, and react to changes in the daily work plan. The groundskeeper/maintenance staff plays a crucial role in maintaining the appearance and safety of the school grounds and facilities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in grounds work desired.
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Ability to pass state and federal background check.
Ability to conduct yourself in a calm and professional manner when working with and around contractors, school employees, public and students.
Ability to do heavy manual labor.
Ability to perform basic building maintenance and painting.
Demonstrate ability to follow directions and to follow through efficiently and independently on assigned tasks.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and access computerized records and information.
Must be flexible and possess the ability to react rapidly to changes in the daily work plan.
Ability to drive a truck/vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions.

Nice To Haves

Experience Maintaining sports fields
Arborist license
Applicator license
Experience with irrigation
License/certification or experience with plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC

Responsibilities

Evaluate grounds maintenance needs and report to the maintenance director, including cost and time estimates as well as equipment and material needs.
Develop appropriate work schedules and record keeping for spraying, fertilizing, mowing, fuel, and service of equipment.
Maintain irrigation lines.
Operate all types of power and hand tools related to grounds work.
Perform routine grounds work such as mowing and edging lawns, cleaning sidewalks and parking lots, spraying lawns and border areas, fertilizing, and cleaning/maintaining flower beds and border areas.
Maintain gravel driveways and parking lots.
Drag, mow, and line fields for athletic events.
Irrigate lawns, flower beds, and athletic fields.
Pick up litter and empty trash cans as required.
Maintain playground areas and related equipment to ensure safe use.
Make monthly inspections of all play equipment, keeping accurate records, effecting needed repairs, and reporting deficiencies to the Director of Maintenance.
Keep a record of the hours each piece of equipment is used to ensure it is in good operating condition.
Keep a maintenance log on each piece of equipment, logging service information such as fuel, lube, hours, miles, blade sharpening, v-belt, etc.
Keep shop and vehicle well stocked, organized, and regularly cleaned.
Perform varied building maintenance and painting work, maintaining accurate records as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
Project an image of professionalism through appearance, cooperation, compatibility, punctuality and enthusiasm.
Other duties as assigned.