CLASSIFIED_District Groundskeeper

BUS BARN; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family health insurance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Gretna Public Schools is seeking a District Groundskeeper to join the Bus Barn team in Gretna, NE. The role requires knowledge of landscape maintenance, operation of grounds equipment, and the ability to perform seasonal tasks, including snow removal, with a strong commitment to safety and district policies.

The position offers full-time hours with competitive benefits and family health insurance funded by the district.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required; custodial/maintenance experience preferred.
• Must maintain an unrestricted driver’s license and driving record per board policy.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and repair.
• Operate and perform upkeep on landscape equipment.
• Maintain irrigation systems and grounds care.
• Assist with snow removal and seasonal tasks.
• Interact professionally with staff, students, and the public.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Operate equipment

Communication

Snow removal

Teamwork

Vehicle operation

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Lawn mower

Mid-size tractor

Snowblower

Sprayer

Irrigation systems

Commercial trucks/vehicles

Job description

CLASSIFIED_District Groundskeeper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5822633
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Gretna Public Schools

District GroundskeeperJob Description

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

This posting is for a full time Grounds Crew member. Position is full-time (hourly) and may require some overtime. Competitive benefit package included. Full family health insurance coverage paid by district.

Job Title:District Groundskeeper

Department: Grounds

Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED. Custodial and maintenance experience preferred. Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.

Reports To: Director of Grounds and Director of Business and Operations

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

• Knowledge of all aspects of landscape maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate and perform minor upkeep on medium to large sized landscape and grounds equipment.
• Operate and maintain lawn aerator, mowing equipment, lawn and mid-size tractor, push mower, string trimmer, pump up sprayer, snowblower, salt spreader, and a variety of other related equipment.
• Knowledge of grounds care including routine maintenance, mowing, trimming, edging, tree and shrub pruning, planting, bed care, irrigation.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, repair and operation.
• Ability to work with or without supervision, follow directions, and follow work assignments, schedules and procedures.
• Available for snow removal at all hours of the day or night, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Interact and communicate with staff, students, coworkers and the public in a professional, respectful, courteous and positive manner.
• Must be flexible and willingly adjust quickly to the changing demands of a busy School District.
• Drive vehicles to perform or travel to job sites, including vans, commercial trucks and trailers.
• General knowledge of athletic field maintenance and upkeep.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of theGroundskeeper position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

At-Will Position. This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.

Physical Requirements

Grounds Keeper

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

NE

NE

E

E

E

Stamina

1. Sitting

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

4. Sprinting/Running

X

Flexibility

5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

8. Reaching above the head

X

9. Reaching forward

X

10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

11. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

12. Hand/grip strength

X

13. Driving on the job

X

14. Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

15. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

16. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

X

Pushing/Pulling

23. 25 to 50 pounds

X

24. 51 to 75 pounds

X

25. 76 to 90 pounds

X

26. Over 90 pounds

X

Carrying

27. 10 to 25 pounds

X

28. 26 to 50 pounds

X

29. 51 to 75 pounds

X

30. 76 to 90 pounds

X

31. Over 90 pounds

X

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charles Starkovich , Director of Grounds
• BUS BARN
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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