Groundskeeper

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for grounds maintenance and repairs related to landscaping, equipment operation, installation, repair, and replacement at various District sites. The role also supports positive community relations among community and school stakeholders. The incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements and is subject to random testing, including reasonable-suspicion testing. Duties may vary by location, and the District may modify the duties or essential functions of the job. The position requires working scheduled school/work hours and days, with flexible hours and possible extended hours or days as directed. The work environment may involve varying noise levels, frequent interaction with students, the public, and staff, and exposure to odors, dust, poor ventilation, maintenance hazards, and adverse weather conditions. The position involves physical activity, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds, working with arms extended at shoulder height or higher while handling weights up to 50 pounds, and extended operation of District equipment. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 260 days per year. Compensation is $21.43–$22.50. The estimated start date is November 3, 2026.

Requirements

Colorado Driver's License.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and/or the general public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and manage simultaneous demands.
Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize effectively.
Ability to use a computer and phone to support essential job functions.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Ability to work independently without supervision and work well with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Demonstrate discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Be detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Have cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in general grounds maintenance work.
Knowledge of the repair and operation of machinery and equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements and submit to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable-suspicion testing.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and/or pulling up to 100 pounds, and operating District equipment for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, issued by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

Responsibilities

Report consistently for work as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
Keep buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic areas, and play areas, neat and clean.
Maintain irrigation sprinkler systems and associated components, including valves, backflow preventers, sprinkler heads, and time clocks.
Mow lawns and trim and edge around landscaping.
Build, install, and repair fencing, retaining walls, and stairs.
Paint and mark athletic fields.
Water lawns and clean drainage ditches and/or culverts.
Check and repair playground equipment.
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment, including power mowers, snow blowers, snow plows, parking lot sweepers, and weed trimmers.
Shovel, plow, and/or sand roadways, fire lanes, parking lots, walks, and steps as appropriate.
Develop and promote good community relations among community and school stakeholders.