Maintenance I (Grounds)

FTE 1.0

Salary: $16.81-$19.57 DOE, non-exempt, benefit eligible. 260 days 9 holidays 3 personal days.

• Vehicle and all tools and PPE provided.
• Professional development and training provided.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal/Holiday
• Regular Shift: 7-3:30pm Monday – Friday
• Year-round Employment
• Employer Contributions to Retirement of 8.5%

Open Until Filled

General Overview:

This position ensures the upkeep, cleanliness, and improvement of all grounds, athletic fields and grounds equipment and buildings assigned to him/her. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of buildings, equipment, and grounds throughout the District.

Specific Duties Include:

• Clean/clear roof drains
• Plants shrubs, trees and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs.
• Removes debris from stairs and walks; rakes leaves and mows lawns.
• Waters trees, shrubs and lawns and performs irrigation activities.
• Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems.
• Reviews work orders and prioritizes needs.
• Operates and maintains large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools; provides input and recommendations on others to supervisor.
• Assist in moving furniture.
• Assist with filter changing in HVAC systems.
• Assist with annual boiler tear down as needed.
• Assist with excavation and repair of utility systems.
• Assist with sewer stoppages as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required.
• Communicates and establishes positive relationships with parents, students, staff and public.
• Takes appropriate action in the event of a school emergency.
• Serves on the after-hours emergency response team.
• Coordinates grounds work in support of school and athletic events, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.
• Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers and overhead banners as required.
• May assign and monitor work of temporary or seasonal staff.
• May operate various snow removal equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May support other district departments as needed and directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment, tools and procedures of grounds construction and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
• Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to pass a physical screening, federal background check and drug test upon employment.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to obtain first aid certification upon employment.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Ability to meet a high standard of safety and health code regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent; AND,
• Valid MT driver’s license upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in routine maintenance and grounds keeping.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.
• This is a Heavy Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.