District Grounds & Fields Technician - Full-Time

Morton Community Unit School District 709; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Full-Time Groundskeeper to maintain all school grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities in a clean, safe, and visually appealing condition. The role reports to the Director of Operations and is based district-wide with tasks spanning lawn care, snow removal, and playground maintenance.

The position requires the ability to operate lawn equipment, lift heavy loads, and pass a preemployment physical and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must complete a preemployment physical, fingerprint background check, and History Review.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, perform snow removal, landscape, aerate, seed and fertilize.
• Operate and maintain mowers, snow plows and tractors and related equipment.
• Assess grounds maintenance needs and report concerns to the Director of Operations.
• Complete work orders from administrators and Director of Operations.
• Respond to emails and work orders promptly and professionally.
• Install playground equipment and inspect biannually for repairs.
• Prepare softball and baseball diamonds as scheduled or when needed.
• Standardize lawn and landscaping procedures and playground inspections.
• Seek ways to improve efficiency district-wide.
• Use AESOP for vacation, personal, sick, and comp time bookkeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Operations.

Skills

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Lift up to 100 pounds

Overtime availability

Manual tasks ability (climbing, stoop,

Background check & employment history

Tools

Mowers

Snow plows

Tractors

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Full-Time Groundskeeper to maintain all school grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor facilities in a clean, safe, and visually appealing condition. The role reports to the Director of Operations and is based district-wide with tasks spanning lawn care, snow removal, and playground maintenance.

The position requires the ability to operate lawn equipment, lift heavy loads, and pass a preemployment physical and background checks.