Seasonal Grounds Technician – Outdoor Maintenance

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Support to care for district grounds during the fall season and into winter. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, leaf removal, and preparing outdoor spaces for winter, while maintaining safe, clean facilities.

The role requires operating grounds-maintenance equipment safely, reporting maintenance concerns, and assisting the Operations and Grounds team with outdoor projects and events as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, custodial work, agriculture, or related field preferred.
• Experience operating commercial mowing or landscaping equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain district lawns, athletic fields, green spaces, and other designated grounds.
• Operate commercial mowing, trimming, blowers, edgers, and other grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Trim around buildings, sidewalks, and other hard-to-reach areas.
• Perform fall cleanup and seasonal landscaping activities.
• Prepare outdoor facilities for winter weather and maintain safe, attractive grounds.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Dependability

Safety procedures

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Experience in grounds maintenance or related field (preferred)

Tools

Commercial mowing equipment

Trimmers and blowers

Safety PPE

Job description

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Support to care for district grounds during the fall season and into winter. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, leaf removal, and preparing outdoor spaces for winter, while maintaining safe, clean facilities.

The role requires operating grounds-maintenance equipment safely, reporting maintenance concerns, and assisting the Operations and Grounds team with outdoor projects and events as needed.