Groundskeeper - Seasonal / Temporary

School District 27J; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 27J is seeking a groundskeeper to care for district property, including school grounds, athletic fields and parking areas. You will mow, trim, remove trash, perform snow removal, and handle related grounds maintenance tasks to keep facilities safe and presentable.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 50 lb repeatedly and 100+ lb occasionally, and the ability to pass a post‑offer physical and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform trash removal throughout the district.
• Maintain athletic fields and tracks.
• Mow the grounds, including edging and cutting of weeds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic communication

Interpersonal skills

Lawn care knowledge

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Lawn care equipment

Job description

DESCRIPTION: Performs activities related to the general cleanup, maintenance, and management of District grounds, paved areas, and equipment. Care for and maintain school grounds, landscaping, athletic fields and parking lots. This includes snow removal, signage, trash removal, tree and shrub maintenance, mowing, etc.

SALARY: Classified Grade Q - $25.52 per hour, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. This is a temporary position approximately through October. Position not eligible for benefits.

DESCRIPTION: Care for and maintain school grounds, landscaping, athletic fields and parking lots. Remove trash from grounds.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform trash removal throughout the district.


• Maintain athletic fields and tracks.


• Mow the grounds, including edging and cutting of weeds.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Valid driver's license.


• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.


• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.


• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

Experience

• Basic communication and interpersonal skills.


• Knowledge of lawn care.


• Experience in grounds and turf maintenance.


• Operating knowledge of mowers, trimmers and lawn care


• Knowledge of tractors, loading and unloading trailers, and other grounds equipment.