Groundskeeper

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District is seeking a Groundskeeper to manage grounds and landscaping across district facilities, including turf maintenance, snow removal, and safety-compliant playground upkeep.

The role involves working with facilities staff to support district operations, applying best practices in landscape management, and contributing to a safe, sustainable campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of grounds and landscapes across district facilities and sites.
• Manages turf operations including mowing, edging, aeration, fertilizing, irrigation, seeding, pesticide use, and sodding.
• Implements sustainable landscape practices in site design, planting, pruning and replacements.
• Installs, maintains and repairs playground equipment complying with safety and accessibility codes.
• Performs snow removal including plowing and salting.
• Maintains retaining walls, walkways and borders using masonry, wood and metal components.
• Inspects and repairs hand held fire extinguishers across facilities and vehicles.
• Assists schools, PTAs and volunteers with plant material and equipment recommendations.
• Performs concrete and bituminous surface repairs and fencing work.
• Diagnoses and treats turf, tree and plant diseases; operates tractors, skid steers, lifts, dumps and trailers.
• Keeps work areas clean and contributes to a respectful, diverse work environment.

Job description

Description

The Groundskeeper performs all aspects of operations related to grounds and landscaping profession including but not limited to, turf, hard surface maintenance, playground maintenance, snow removal, arboriculture, landscape design, fire extinguisher maintenance, customer service, and operation of equipment in a safe manor.

Core Competencies

• Responsible, Trustworthy and Ethical
• Results Driven and Customer Oriented
• Self-management Skills and Thoroughness
• Problem Solver
• Communicative and Team Oriented
• Appropriate Technical Skills

Essential Functions

• Performs all phases of installation, maintenance and repair of all grounds and landscapes in all district facilities and sites.
• Execute all phases of turf management including mowing, edging, aeration, fertilizing, irrigation, seeding, pesticide use, and sodding of all district campuses and athletic sports fields.
• Implements landscape management best practices with an emphasis on sustainability and ecological practices including in site designs, installations, planting, pruning, repairs and replacements.
• Installs, maintains and repairs various types of playground equipment in accordance with all applicable safety and accessibility codes.
• Performs snow removal activities as required, including plowing and salting operations.
• Installs, repairs and maintains retaining walls, walkways and borders using masonry, wood and metal components.
• Inspects, tests and repairs hand held fire extinguishers throughout the district facilities and vehicles.
• Provides professional assistance to schools, PTA’s, volunteers regarding best practices, location and types of plant material and equipment.
• Performs concrete and bituminous surface repairs.
• Repairs, replaces and installs multiple types of fencing.
• Diagnoses and treats turf, tree and plant diseases and conditions.
• Operates construction related equipment such as tractors, skid steer, lifts dump trucks and trailers
• Insures that work areas are properly maintained.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and actively supports the RUSD Strategic Plan

Supervision Received

Receives direction from the Grounds Foreman. The Groundskeeper normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Supervision Exercised

The Groundskeeper does not supervise other staff but works closely with district staff and Department of Facilities and Maintenance DivisionIt is the policy of the Racine Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs, admissions policies and practices, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Wisconsin Statute.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Custom Questions