Grounds/Maintenance Worker

Young World Physical Education; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Springboro, Ohio is looking for a full-time Grounds/Maintenance Worker to ensure the care and maintenance of school facilities and grounds. The position requires basic knowledge of grounds management, a valid Ohio driver's license, and prior experience in maintenance tasks. Duties include keeping athletic facilities in top condition, performing repairs, and ensuring a safe environment for students. The role offers a one-year probationary contract with an 8-hour workday.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of snow removal and grounds management.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in grounds keeping or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks to repair and maintain buildings and grounds.
• Ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, including athletic fields.

Skills

Basic knowledge of snow removal

Grounds management

Operating motor vehicles

Fixing light machinery

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Grounds/Maintenance Worker

Springboro Community City Schools, Springboro, Ohio

Job Details

Job ID: 5715157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

District: Grounds/Maintenance

Summary: Under general supervision, performs duties required for the routine care, protection, and preservation of the district's buildings and grounds. Maintains equipment in good working order. Ensures all athletic facilities are properly maintained.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of snow removal, grounds management, associated supplies, and equipment.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior experience operating motor vehicles, fixing light machinery, and grounds keeping/related fields.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Duties and Performance Expectations / Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks to repair and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Follow plant safety requirements regarding occupant and vehicle safety.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance for buildings and equipment.
• Assist in providing custodial supply requests for buildings.
• Promote good safety practices and procedures, maintain all safety and code requirements of federal, state, and Board of Education guidelines.
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair, or replacement of all physical equipment, buildings, facilities and grounds in the district including mowing, tree and shrubbery trimming, weeding, feeding, aerating, planting, turf seeding, edging, mulching, debris and litter pickup, snow plowing and salting, emptying trash receptacles, playground equipment repair, cleaning facilities as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, and perform normal operator maintenance to facility equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Maintain maintenance records and inventory of work area, supplies, and equipment.
• Verify schedules to find out if evening and/or special activities require preparation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work/storage area.
• Report discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the appropriate authority as warranted and assist with any temporary repair work necessary.
• Check, repair or replace traffic signs on school property.
• Available for emergency repairs when requested.
• Follow plant safety requirements regarding asbestos management, pedestrian, occupant and vehicle safety.
• Assist in providing custodial supply requests for buildings.
• Willing to adjust schedule based on the needs of the district.
• Perform general labor inside and outside facilities including operating power-driven equipment and assisting in the pickup, delivery and assembly of various equipment and supplies.
• Complete paperwork as necessary.
• Complete checklists, when necessary, relating to the care of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with all school employees.
• Work with Athletic Director in the care, upkeep, and lining of athletic fields.
• Report repair work needs to the building administrator or supervisor.
• Identify needs for materials, supplies, and equipment to maintain the grounds and playground equipment.
• Ensure that all chemicals are labeled and secured in accordance with standards.
• Outline and submit plans for upkeep/maintenance of all school property.
• Drive necessary vehicles and grounds keeping equipment.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Make contacts with the public in a positive manner with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Carry out and enforce Board policies.
• Attend in-services as required and any training approved by supervisor.
• Carry communication device (cell telephone provided) all waking hours, 7 days a week in order to be on call at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or administration.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Custodial coverage and overtime could be required.
• Maintains valid Ohio driver's license.
• Willing to obtain a CDL and commercial spraying license.

Conditions of Employment

• Effective Date: ASAP
• Terms of Employment: One-year probationary contract.
• Hours of Work: 8 hours per day / 260 day contract
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Salary and Benefits: As approved in the current negotiated agreement as posted on the website.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]