Groundskeeper

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the professional, environmentally friendly, and safe maintenance of grounds and landscaping across approximately 11 district facilities. The role helps ensure the facilities reflect community pride and supports positive relations with district stakeholders. Duties include routine grounds care, irrigation work, landscape improvements, snow and ice removal, equipment maintenance, playground inspection and repair, and other maintenance tasks as assigned. This position is based at the Duell Service Center and works 8 hours per day for 229 days per year. The stated hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., though hours may vary with weather. Night, weekend, or other nonstandard hours may be required during inclement weather. The position is nonexempt and eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with riding and push mowers, tractors, mower attachments, hedgers, trimmers, blowers, paint machines, and pesticide spray machines.
• Demonstrated experience with hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, post-hole diggers, and trenchers.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and a driving record that meets District insurance policy standards; the license and record must be maintained.
• English fluency, determined through the interview process.
• Ability to lift frequently from 5 to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to frequently or constantly sit, stand, bend, squat, reach, walk, dig, and stoop, and occasionally sit, crawl, climb, and kneel.
• Ability to work with visual concentration and in conditions involving frequent dirt, dust, odors, and fumes, as well as occasional hazardous materials and adverse weather.
• Ability to adapt to change, use computer and technology skills, and work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with supervisors and coworkers, understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, and perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with the School District community and skills in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to compare, compute, synthesize, and evaluate information.
• Meet attendance standards and work the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality, a generally positive attitude, and compliance with District policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of groundskeeping experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate and safely maintain exterior maintenance equipment.
• Repair and replace irrigation systems; monitor irrigation use, leaks, oversaturation, and coverage, and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform monthly preventative maintenance on grounds vehicles, gaters, and lawnmowers.
• Mow, edge, weed-eat, fertilize, and aerate district grounds.
• Inspect grounds for safety concerns and report or repair them as needed.
• Recommend and implement landscape improvements.
• Remove grass, limbs, plugs, fertilizer, and other debris or clippings from walkways.
• Remove and recycle dead trees, plants, and flowers, and establish and maintain new plantings.
• Establish and maintain a healthy compost pile.
• Prune trees and brush, and wrap or unwrap trees to protect them from harsh winter weather.
• Pick up trash in exterior areas.
• Remove snow and ice using a truck, tractor, or manual labor.
• Maintain or re-establish cobble and mulch in designated areas.
• Use environmental and district resources appropriately and for their intended purpose.
• Assist with community gardens when requested.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on striping layouts for parking lots, athletic fields, and other areas, and implement the plan.
• Participate in meetings, in-service activities, and required training.
• Apply knowledge, skills, and new understandings to support Operations, Maintenance, and Transportation.
• Substitute for Head Custodians when required.
• Inspect and repair playground equipment as needed.
• Perform additional duties such as facility painting and other maintenance tasks, and other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including monthly District contributions for HSA.
• Short- and long-term disability programs with costs fully covered by the District.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and support services.
• Wellness programs.
• Retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).
• Additional retirement savings options, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.
• Optional voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accident plans.

What This Job Offers

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