Groundskeeper

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain district sites, including grounds, playgrounds, and related facilities. The role ensures attractive, safe grounds and timely completion of assignments, with responsibilities spanning snow removal, equipment maintenance, and supplying materials as needed.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift 75 lbs, and prior grounds maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift 75 lbs.
• Job related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized routines; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for providing grounds maintenance at sites throughout the district; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area(s) and playground area(s); performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; providing equipment and supplies to district buildings; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Inspects district grounds for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition and/or identifying/reporting necessary adverse or unsafe conditions (e.g. vandalism, equipment breakages, weather conditions, etc.).
• Attends team meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Maintains equipment (e.g. weed eaters, mowers, trimmers, saws, snow blowers, plows, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Snow removal for the purpose of ensuring and maintaining clear and safe walkways and parking lots.
• Transports various items (e.g. furniture, equipment, tools, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials for projects, events, etc.Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. fires, flooding, facility failures/damage, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Maintains landscaping, parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds (e.g. mow/trim, seeding, rake leaves, pick up trash, trim trees/hedges, crack/hole repairs, striping parking lane, curbs and specialty zones, exterior signage, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
• Performs safety checks/inspections on playground(s) and playground equipment for the purpose of ensuring that the equipment and recreation area is safe for students and staff.
• Performs general maintenance duties for the purpose of ensuring district facilities are kept in a well-maintained condition.
• Able to lift 75 lbs.

Knowledge

• Be able to communicate clearly and understand written and oral instructions. Must also be able to understand written procedures and write routine documents.
• Be able to perform basic measurements and math functions, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; and solve practical problems.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: methods, techniques, materials used in preparing and maintaining grounds (e.g. plants, shrubs, lawns, hardscapes, etc).

Ability

• Ability to work within a schedule and ability to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes and operate equipment using a variety of standard methods.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals.
• Work with specific, job-related data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.
• Specific based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized routines; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

Experience

Job related experience is required

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hourly Rate: $19.34. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.