Maintenance I-Groundskeeper

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeks a Maintenance - Groundskeeper to provide grounds maintenance at assigned site(s). This role ensures attractive, safe grounds and athletic fields, protects against erosion, and supports events and recreational activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, planting landscaping, preparing grounds for events, and addressing safety concerns with prompt action.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pesticide applicator license as required by policy.
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
• Criminal background clearance and physical capacities test clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pesticide application per established procedures.
• Maintain grounds and athletic fields to keep areas attractive and safe.
• Maintain groundskeeping equipment in safe working condition.
• Repair irrigation systems and components.
• Plant landscaping materials to keep grounds appealing and erosion-protected.
• Prepare grounds for assemblies, events, and recreational activities.
• Respond to safety or operational concerns and notify appropriate personnel.
• Transport tools, equipment, and supplies to job sites.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Algebra & geometry

Reading instructions

Multi-step instructions

Safety practices

Maintenance scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Weed whips

Mowers

Hand tools

Power tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance - Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the application of pesticides, as needed for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring for the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains playground equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition in compliance with established guidelines.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: method of preparing and maintaining various plants; shrubs; lawns; etc.; and safety practices and procedures.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors; weed whips; mowers; hand and power tools; etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and schedules; working under time constraints; and communicating with diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 60% walking, 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates And Licenses

• None Specified Pesticide Applicator License
• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

• Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Background Clearance
• Physical Capacities Test Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt