Groundskeeper

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 is seeking a Facilities Groundskeeper in Colorado Springs to maintain lawns, irrigation and athletic fields across district sites. You will operate equipment, perform repairs, and keep outdoor areas neat. A Colorado driver’s license and a high school diploma are required; CDL-B is preferred.

The position is on-site, 40 hours per week, with a compensation range of $21.43–$22.50 per hour, and annual benefits. Estimated start date is 11/03/2026.

Qualifications

• Colorado Driver’s License is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, fences, and athletic fields across district sites.
• Operate machinery including power mowers, snow plows, weed trimmers.
• Maintain irrigation sprinkler systems and components.
• Shovel, plow, and sand roadways and parking lots as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mowers

Snow plows

Irrigation systems

Job description

Location

Facilities Management

Recruiting Start Date

10/27/2026

Estimated Start Date

11/03/2026

Responsible for various grounds maintenance and repair functions relating to landscaping, operation of equipment and installation, and the repair and replacement of equipment at various District sites; develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school stakeholders.

Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Keeps buildings and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, athletic, and play areas neat and clean at all times

• Maintains irrigation sprinkler systems and all associated components including valves, backflow preventers, and sprinkler heads/time clocks

• Mows lawns and trims and edges around landscaping, builds, installs, and repairs fencing, retaining walls, and stairs, paints and marks all athletic fields, waters lawns, cleans out drainage ditches and or culverts, and checks and repairs playground equipment

• Performs the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment including power mowers, snow blowers, snow plows, parking lot sweeper, and weed trimmers, etc.

• Shovels, plows, and/or sands roadways, fire lanes, parking lots, walks and steps as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and/or the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands

• Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment

• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively

• Ability to use the computer and phone to support essential job functions

• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

• Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision

• Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions

• Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

• Detail-oriented

• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in general grounds maintenance work

• Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

• The incumbent may experience exposure to odors, dust, poor ventilation, and other hazards associated with maintenance duties.

• The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.

• The incumbent is required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the job.

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

• Lifts or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.

• Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of machinery

• Works with arms and hands extended at shoulder height or higher with weights up to 50 lbs.

• Spends extended hours operating district equipment

Cognitive Functions

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

Colorado Driver’s License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class B - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Compensation Range

$21.43-22.50

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours per Day

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year

260 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)