MAINTENANCE GROUNDS

Lawrence Unified School District; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Unified School District is seeking a Maintenance - Grounds worker in Lawrence, Kansas. The role supports keeping district buildings, grounds, playgrounds and parking areas safe, attractive and operational for students, staff and the public.

It involves coordinating with staff and vendors, operating and maintaining a range of equipment, and performing repairs as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• SKILLS: prepare and maintain accurate records; operate power and hand tools; follow safety practices; handle hazardous materials; plan and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with district personnel and outside vendors for maintenance decisions.
• Inspects facilities and playgrounds to ensure compliance and identify repairs.
• Operates equipment such as back hoes, tractors, and mowers to maintain properties.
• Repairs items and systems to keep buildings and grounds safe and functional.
• Prepares and maintains documentation and signage as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maintenance - Grounds

USD 497

Details

FTE:

1.0

HOURS/DAY:

8.0

DAYS PER YEAR:

261

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance - Grounds is done for the purpose/s of ensuring that the buildings, grounds, playgrounds and parking lots are maintained in a safe, attractive and healthful condition for students, staff and the public; and to resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns.

Essential Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Coordinates with other district personnel and outside vendors for the purpose of providing information necessary for making decisions regarding maintenance of the District facilities.
• Fabricates equipment and materials for the purpose of constructing items in accordance with project requirements.
• Inspects facilities and playgrounds for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and identifying and correcting necessary repairs.
• Installs a variety of facility component parts for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a safe, comfortable and operating condition.
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Operates equipment (e.g. back hoe, tractor, skid-steer loader, fork lift, dump truck, mower, snow removal equipment, chainsaws and various power tools, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining district property.
• Orders equipment and supplies (e.g. replacement parts, materials, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Performs functions related to various trades (e.g. carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, welding, masonry, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment in operating condition.
• Prepares documentation and/or materials (e.g. reports, signs, nameplates, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information and/or providing signage as needed.
• Repairs various items, systems and/or components (e.g. safety rails, sidewalks, playground equipment, fences, park benches, gymnasium equipment, water systems, lighting fixtures/systems, carpeting, vinyl floors, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or maintaining facilities in operational use.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, athletic equipment, supplies, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job sites and/or other district facilities.

Other Functions

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: prepare and maintaining accurate records; operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; planning and managing projects.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability 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; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant and sustained interruptions; adhering to district policies; and regular attendance except when taking approved leave.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 30% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Clearances

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Kansas Department of Children and Families

Physical Exam/TB Screening

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 9/20/2017 11

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.40 to $20.40 Per Hour

MAINTENANCE GROUNDS

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