Lead Technician I - Grounds

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 is seeking a Lead Technician I For Grounds to supervise all grounds staff and ensure the proper care of school district grounds. The role includes overseeing field maintenance, plantings, and safety procedures on outdoor properties in the Colorado Springs area.

The ideal candidate will have a background in skilled trades, leadership experience, and a Colorado Driver's License. This full-time position requires flexibility for on-call responses and coordinated maintenance work

Qualifications

• Colorado Driver's License required.
• Experience directing maintenance operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all grounds staff.
• Oversee seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of fields.
• Manage planting, pruning, and care of trees and shrubs.
• Respond to grounds emergencies around the clock.
• Assist in hiring and problem solving for the team.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and inspections.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn sprinkler systems

Job description

Location:

Facilities Management

Recruiting Start Date

10/26/2026

Estimated Start Date

11/09/2026

The Lead Technician I For Grounds Supervises And Directs

• all grounds staff.
• the seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of all playing fields in the district.
• the planting, pruning, and cultivating of trees and shrubs on district grounds.
• the removal of snow, ice, leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from designated district grounds.

This position requires responding to ground’s emergencies or other unforeseen situations around-the-clock.

Assists in the workflow of all grounds or related trades associated in the maintenance of buildings; ensures safe buildings for all district students. Ideal candidate will have training in a skilled trade.

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
• Assists in the hiring process of personnel
• Assists technicians with problem solving
• Assists with implementation and tracking of preventative maintenance program
• Coordinates building maintenance services with other district departments and functions
• Coordinates inspections of all district equipment and property as required
• Ensures that all safety rules, regulations, and codes are followed to the prescribed measures
• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
• Maintains clean and efficient operating work area
• Oversees the workflow of one the grounds department
• Plans and performs maintenance repairs to the facilities and systems and reports major discrepancies
• Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment
• Provides assistance in resolving technical problems
• Reads and interprets service and parts manuals
• Responds to all service breakdowns and assigned work orders as required
• Schedules work as needed with building managers

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in the more complex and sophisticated electrical equipment and systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make repairs on mechanical equipment and electrical systems
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands
• Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and research a variety of problem solving and fact-finding study projects
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions in all related areas
• Ability to use the computer 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
• Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics
• 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 health and safety regulations and building code standards
• Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of turf management practices
• Knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Understanding of grounds equipment and its use

Work Environment:

• 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.
• Work is generally performed outdoors near school/building grounds.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to sun, wind, and other weather-related conditions.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to odors, dust, and other hazards associated with maintenance duties.

Physical Demands:

• 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 tools and machinery
• Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, crawling, twisting, and reaching
• Works with hands about shoulder height with a weight up to 50 lbs.

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, Experience Directing Maintenance Operations, High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with commercial lawn sprinkler systems

Compensation Range

$28.51-29.94

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)