Grounds Worker

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform maintenance, installation and repair of outdoor facilities and equipment across district grounds. The role includes mowing, plantings, sprinkler systems, fencing, concrete work, and general upkeep under supervision.

Essential duties require operating various grounds equipment, painting parking lots, reporting needed repairs, and delivering custodial supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years experience in grounds and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep grass mowed, bushes trimmed, etc.
• Plant as needed.
• Install and maintain outside equipment such as playgrounds and sports fields.
• Paint parking lots.
• Keep exterior of building clean and free of trash, snow, rubbish.
• Install and keep sprinkler systems maintained.
• Perform fence repairs as needed.
• Report needs for more extensive repairs.
• Weed exterior of buildings and grounds if needed.
• Do concrete work for sidewalks.
• Trouble shooting of systems.
• Maintain tools and other equipment.
• Deliver custodial supplies.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Position: Grounds Worker

Supervisor: Grounds Supervisor/Plant Operations Supervisor

• Plant as needed
• Install and maintain outside equipment such as playground, sports fields
• Keep exterior of building clean and free of trash, snow, rubbish
• Install and keep sprinkler systems maintained
• Perform fence repairs as needed
• Report needs for more extensive repairs
• Weed exterior of buildings and grounds if needed
• Do concrete work for sidewalks
• Trouble shooting of systems
• Maintain tools and other equipment
• Deliver custodial supplies
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

General Job Description

Perform skills in the development, maintenance and cleaning of yards and grounds. Perform repairs of sprinkler systems, fences, playground equipment and sports equipment as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Keep grass mowed, bushes trimmed, etc.
• Plant as needed
• Install and maintain outside equipment such as playground, sports fields
• Paint parking lots
• Keep exterior of building clean and free of trash, snow, rubbish
• Install and keep sprinkler systems maintained
• Perform fence repairs as needed
• Report needs for more extensive repairs
• Weed exterior of buildings and grounds if neededKeep adequate supplies available
• Do concrete work for sidewalks
• Trouble shooting of systems
• Maintain tools and other equipment
• Deliver custodial supplies
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Be dependable
• Use good judgment
• Be organized
• Show initiative
• Perform high quality results in work assignments
• Maintain good rapport with other workers
• Maintain good public relations
• Respond positively to supervision
• Maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, 4 years experience in grounds and maintenance work preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. Sitting, walking, reaching, kneeling, crawling, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, may be required.

Equipment/Technology Handled

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all equipment necessary for the job.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district. This position is contracted for 236 days per year.