Grounds & Facilities Lead: Maintenance & Fields

Hopkins-Public-Schools; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Employee to perform grounds maintenance and upkeep for district facilities, including landscaping and athletic fields. The role involves operating landscaping equipment, performing routine tasks, and assisting with irrigation systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of grounds/maintenance experience, with ability to work outdoors across district sites and adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1 year of grounds and facilities maintenance experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance and upkeep for District facilities, including landscaping, athletics fields, and seasonal lawn care and snow removal.
• Operates common grounds and landscaping maintenance equipment; performs manual labor grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs fertilizing, weed control, mowing, planting, and watering procedures.
• Inspects landscaped areas, loads and hauls materials, cleans up trash.
• Assists in irrigation/sprinkler maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains athletics fields and prepares for play and events; grooms fields and marks boundaries.
• Picks up and delivers furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Inspects and maintains equipment; performs minor repairs.
• Follows safety rules; reports unsafe acts and conditions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints/maps

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year grounds/maintenance experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Hopkins Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Employee to perform grounds maintenance and upkeep for district facilities, including landscaping and athletic fields. The role involves operating landscaping equipment, performing routine tasks, and assisting with irrigation systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of grounds/maintenance experience, with ability to work outdoors across district sites and adhere to safety standards.