Grounds Maintenance

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and general outdoor upkeep. The role involves operating grounds equipment and supporting special projects to keep facilities in excellent condition.

The position is full-time, year-round, with daytime hours Monday through Friday and a requirement to work in various weather conditions. A valid driver's license is required, and prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Independent and team work able

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

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ottawa Public Schools

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Buildings & Grounds
• Date Available: Immediately

Notice of Support Staff Posting

Position: Grounds Maintenance Posting # 4110

• West Ottawa Public Schools

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.

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