Summer Groundskeeping Athletics Complex - 2 Positions

Marion Independent School District • Des Moines, IA

7d

About The Position

Perform general maintenance, upkeep, cleaning or grounds work to maintain or improve the condition of District buildings, grounds and/or equipment. Part of your time will be working on the Hipple Complex Athletic field grounds maintenance. The other part of your time will be working for Operations (Grounds). This is a 40-hour position.

Requirements

• Current High School student, High school graduate or GED
• Must be 18 years of age to work grounds
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Able to work as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Basic knowledge required to identify building conditions and/or chemicals which could be hazardous.
• Knowledge of how to safely use, post notice, and dispose of chemicals.
• Able to safely operate any equipment used, including mowers, trimmers and sprayers.
• Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Able to perform basic mathematical skills, such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication to determine weight, volume and distance.
• Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedure manuals as required to perform assignments.
• Able to perceive identification numbers marked on material; read and understand numbers and volumes; and transcribe numbers.
• Able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Able to quickly move hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, or assemble products.
• Able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Able to physically exert the body over long periods of time.
• Able to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time.
• Able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, and legs.

Responsibilities

• Basic lawn care tasks such as mowing, trimming, pruning, spraying, raking, planting, composting/mulching, top-dressing, etc.
• Maintain District grounds including drainage, landscaping and sodding.
• Maintain athletic facilities including line painting, string trimming, infield dragging and field chalking.
• Repair fences, gates, walls and walks
• Sharpen or clean tools such as mower blades, weed cutters, edging tools and shears
• Exercise knowledge of proper safety techniques (including but not limited to: wearing proper personal protective equipment, handling of materials, lifting techniques, use of all equipment and climbing apparatus)
• Ensure quality work through effective monitoring of grounds appearance
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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