Campbell County High School Groundskeeper/Custodian

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District is seeking a Groundskeeper/Custodian for Campbell County High School to maintain attractive grounds and safe facilities. The role involves coordinating irrigation, preparing athletic fields, and overseeing a small crew, with emphasis on safety and timely completion of tasks.

The position requires basic education with a valid driver's license; pesticide licensing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate groundskeeping equipment and perform cleaning tasks.
• License: Valid Driver’s License; pesticide license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans landscaped areas and related items for safety and aesthetics.
• Coordinates with administration for irrigation schedules and field prep.
• Estimates material needs for projects.
• Evaluates grounds and equipment for repairs and erosion prevention.
• Oversees assigned personnel and schedules.
• Prepares grounds for assemblies and athletic events.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Transports tools and supplies to job site.

Skills

Operating equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Campbell County High School Groundskeeper/Custodian

• Educational Support Personnel

Purpose Statement

The job of Campbell County High School Groundskeeper/Custodian is done for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and/or recreational activities (e.g. track, football, graduation, etc.); and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. litter, snow removal, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining an attractive and safe facility.
• Coordinates with site, administration and athletic coaches for the purpose of adjusting irrigation schedules, field preparation, etc.
• Estimates material needs for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials for projects.
• Evaluates landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g. fields, parking areas, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs, maintain schedules and preventing erosion.
• Oversees assigned personnel (e.g. scheduling workers, inspecting completed work, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force, and meeting work requirements.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and for protection against erosion.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. assemblies, graduation, ball fields, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, athletic events and/or recreational activities.
• Prepares a variety of documents and materials for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. on-call duties, extended shifts, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in trade.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; chemical application; and health standards and hazards.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; decision making; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Driver’s License and preference given to applicants with Commercial Pesticide License