Grounds Worker / Custodian

Independent School District 15; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PERA Pension

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) or Roth IRA

Floating Holidays

Sick Leave with ESST

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Severance Package with benefits

Job summary

Independent School District 15 is seeking a Grounds and Custodial position. Duties include grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and field/parking lot care across district sites. Opportunities to contribute to landscaping, irrigation, and seasonal setup are included.

The role requires grounds or custodial experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; boiler license must be obtained within 6 months. 261 duty days per year with 8-hour days, continuing position.

Qualifications

• Grounds and/or custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain boilers license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance and care of equipment such as toolcat, field drags, lawnmowers, field liners, and weed whips.
• Set up and take down equipment at schools and maintain playgrounds and fields.
• Operate irrigation systems, fertilize fields, and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Grounds experience

Custodial experience

Education

Boilers license

Job description

Duty Days Per Year: 261

Hours Per Day: 8 hours:

• Grounds - Primarily 6:00 AMto 2:30 PM. Hours may vary to cover High School events (football games, etc.)
• Custodial - Primarily 2:30/3:30 PM to 11:00 PM/12:00 AM. Site of workwill vary nightly according to needs of the district. Need may change daily.

Type of Position: (X) Continuing ( )Temp (Seasonal for summer)

Salary: B21 according to the Custodian Work Agreement with a range of $20.51-$22.42per hour.

Supervisor of Position: Grounds lead/Maintenance

Qualifications: Grounds and/or custodial experience preferred. Requires the ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time; push/pull while lifting up to 50 pounds; ability to communicate in a positive manner with the general public and building staff. Must have, or have the ability to obtain a boilers license with in 6 months

Summary of Grounds and Custodial Duties:

• Grounds maintenance
• Operation of equipment such astoolcat,field drags, lawnmowers, field liners,and weed whips
• Care of equipment, including cleaning, maintaining, grease, sharpen blades, etc.
• Set up and take down equipment at schools
• Landscaping and maintain playground equipment
• Mowing and trimming
• Line fields, maintain fields and parking lots
• Remove or trim trees
• Run and maintain irrigation systems
• Fertilize fields/spray for weed control
• Clean up grounds
• Hours may vary according to work
• All other dutiesas assigned

Summary of Custodial Duties

• Knowledge and experience in modern cleaning procedures and practices including floor care, restroom cleanliness, and other general areas.
• Ability to do light repair and maintenance tasks (repair of desks, chairs, and other furniture, replacement of bulbs, etc.)
• Sitewill vary according to need
• All other duties as assigned

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.