Grounds Maintenance

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform landscaping, mowing, trimming, planting, and upkeep of outdoor spaces. The role also includes snow removal during winter and operation/maintenance of grounds keeping equipment, reporting to Facilities Director.

Work is 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, full-time, year-round. Successful candidates will have prior grounds experience, ability to work in various weather conditions, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (indoor and outdoor work environment).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, planting, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
• Handle snow removal and ice management during the winter season.
• Operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment.
• Assist with special projects as needed to keep facilities in excellent condition.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Job description

Notice of Support Staff Posting

Position: Grounds Maintenance Posting # 4110

West Ottawa Public Schools

Posting Dates: September 1, 2026 Until Filled

Reports To: Facilities Director

Beginning: Immediately

Hours: 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday

Full Time / Full Year

Job Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, planting, and general upkeep of outdoor areas
• Handle snow removal and ice management during the winter season
• Operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment
• Assist with special projects as needed to keep facilities in excellent condition

Other Information

• Previous experience is preferred
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (indoor and outdoor work environment)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in person attendance.