Grounds Assistant

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (subsidized)

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation days

Team environment

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a full-time groundskeeper to help maintain grounds and fields. Responsibilities include planting, pruning, mowing, snow removal, and field preparation for events, with emphasis on safety and upkeep.

Ideal candidates have experience with grounds equipment, understand lawn care, and hold a high school diploma. Background check required; certification in chemical application preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check
• Experience operating and maintaining light and heavy grounds equipment
• Understand lawn and sports field care
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubbery for maintaining an attractive appearance
• Prune trees and trim hedges
• Mow and trim lawns and sports fields in order to keep them groomed
• Spray or dust chemicals on infected areas of plant life to ensure healthy plants
• Adjust, maintain, and repair ground equipment and accessories
• Remove snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways and spread ice melt to maintain safety of students, staff and visitors
• Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse
• Assist in preparation of game fields to ensure optimal playing conditions
• Repair and maintain fence and playground equipment to ensure safety
• Follow district policies and safety regulations
• Assist with traffic control during busy times and/or large events
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to ensure a well maintained clean, orderly, and safe environment

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are proud of our buildings and grounds. Join our team and assist in maintaining surroundings we can all be proud of.

A Day In The Life

• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubbery for maintaining an attractive appearance
• Prune trees and trim hedges
• Mow and trim lawns and sports fields in order to keep them groomed
• Spray or dust chemicals on infected areas of plant life to ensure healthy plants
• Adjust, maintain, and repair ground equipment and accessories
• Remove snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways and spread ice melt to maintain safety of students, staff and visitors
• Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse
• Assist in preparation of game fields to ensure optimal playing conditions
• Repair and maintain fence and playground equipment to ensure safety
• Follow district policies and safety regulations
• Assist with traffic control during busy times and/or large events
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to ensure a well maintained clean, orderly, and safe environment

Successful Candidates

• ****Pass a background check****
• Are experienced in operating and maintaining light and heavy grounds equipment
• Hold a chemical application certification (not required, but preferred)
• Understand lawn and sports field care
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have basic computer skills
• Work well with others
• Can lift heavy items and work in extreme weather
• Can spend 50% of their day sitting, 40% walking, and 10% standing
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality working 40 hours per week

Time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using finger dexterity.

Whats In It For You

• Full-time hours, year round
• Competitive hourly pay rate with semi-monthly payroll
• Benefits including health coverage (subsidized), dental, vision, life insurance and others
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation days
• A positive and hardworking team experience