Groundskeeper

St. Cloud Area School District 742; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 20,957 - 29,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Groundskeeper at St. Cloud Area School District 742 oversees the day-to-day operation of the school's grounds, ensuring safety and proper maintenance of outdoor spaces. This role involves snow removal, mowing, irrigation, and coordinating with staff for athletic events.

Responsibilities include supervising temporary summer and snow removal staff, maintaining equipment, and performing basic repairs. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred two years of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years job related experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in snow removal, grass cutting, athletic field marking, asphalt repairs, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist administrators and staff in scheduling athletic events and setting up for events.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support the school district's mission.
• Assist in projects during slow work days and rain days.
• Supervise custodial and grounds staff and coordinate with district resources.
• Supervise temporary summer and snow removal staff.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Director of Building and Grounds, Head/Asst Engineers, Building Principals

SUPERVISION

Temporary summer support staff, snow removal support staff

SALARY

$18.44/hr (starting salary for new hires)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Two years job related experience
• Bilingual

POSITION SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper is a contact point for students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the day to day operation of the grounds area assigned to them, security, safety, and other functions as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Customer Support

• Assist in the implementation and follow through of snow removal, grass cutting, athletic field marking, asphalt repairs, asphalt striping, and maintaining of equipment
• Assist building administrators and other support staff in scheduling athletic events, setting up for these events, and other special tasks as assigned by building administrator
• Collaborate with teachers and support personnel for the purpose of assisting in the mission of the school district
• Assist in the implementation and follow through on projects assigned in buildings during slow work days and rain days
• Supervise Custodial staff and interact with district resources (carpenters, grounds personnel) to take care of building exterior and grounds
• Supervise Temporary summer support staff and snow removal support staff

Direct Service

• Perform daily cleaning (trash), mowing, raking leaves, removing snow and ice around buildings and at athletic facilities including playgrounds
• Performs small landscaping projects as assigned
• Performs maintenance/repair of equipment under their care
• Operate and repair underground irrigation systems
• Deliver gas to other buildings
• Performs licensed herbicide and pesticide applications
• Coordinate outside contractors regarding building envelope work, asphalt work and all exterior work at buildings assigned
• Takes care of ordering and installing signs as needed
• Installs and repairs exterior fencing
• Perform small welding repairs as needed

Administrative Support

• Maintains records for inventory, gas usage, snow removal contacts, and corrective/preventive maintenance records of equipment
• Maintains accurate records of exterior lighting lamps, underground irrigation line/head locations
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous standing and walking
• Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, walking, standing, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Work with various chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet
• Work with personal protective equipment in dealing with body fluids
• Working outside during inclement weather

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.