Summer Grounds Worker

Albany County School District 1•Laramie, WY

About The Position

The Grounds Care Working is responsible for providing ground maintenance at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities. The Summer Ground Crew Worker is a seasonal position. Typically, Summer Grounds Crew runs from the middle of May to the end of September.

Requirements

Knowledge of and ability to operate all mechanized equipment necessary for duties such as bobcats, roto-tillers, chainsaws, trimmers, herbicide/pesticide sprayers, aerators, overseeders, lawn sweepers, sod cutters, and pickup trucks
knowledge of and ability to repair and maintain different types of irrigation systems
ability to use various types of specialized hand tools
knowledge of diesel and gas-operated power equipment
basic math skills to determine application rates for spraying herbicides and pesticides
ability to follow written and oral instructions
ability to work well with various types of personnel
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Nice To Haves

One year work experience is preferable

Responsibilities

Assists in in the application of chemicals for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
Maintains school lawns by irrigating, mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, and using weed control methods; prepares areas for seed or sod, and sows seed.
Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring for the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
Prepares grounds and athletic fields for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Assists the maintenance personnel in moving of school equipment and supplies.
Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
Other duties as assigned.