Seasonal Help - Grounds

Thompson School District; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thompson School District in Loveland, CO is seeking a seasonal grounds maintenance worker for Summer 2026. You will perform mowing, weed trimming, edging, shrub and tree trimming, weed spraying, general grounds/turf maintenance, and assist with irrigation maintenance repair.

40 hours per week; starting pay is $16.00 per hour. High school diploma or equivalent required; 0–2 years experience in grounds maintenance preferred. This position is seasonal and hired as needed through the summer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
• Basic math, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including mowing, weed trimming, edging, trimming bushes and trees, weed spraying, building, and general grounds/turf maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance repair.

Skills

Basic math

Writing

Communication

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimmers

Chainsaws

Mowers

Job description

SUMMARY and ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain grounds. Includes mowing, weed trimming, edging, trimming bushes and trees, weed spraying, building, and general grounds/turf maintenance. Assist with irrigation maintenance repair.
40 hrs per week, Summer 2026
Starting rate of pay is $16.00 per hour.

• WORKERS WILL BE HIRED THROUGH OUT THE SUMMER AS NEEDED **
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE 0 2 years experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Basic math, writing and communication skills. Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance. Operating knowledge of general power tools used for grounds maintenance such as trimmers, chain saws, and mowers.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: In order to safely perform this position, the employee must be familiar with the safety rules of the job and participate in all safety training provided by the department. Employee must wear personal protective equipment whenever required, ask for assistance if the task requires more than one person and, if unsure how to perform a task safely, stop and ask supervisor for instruction before continuing.
All employees of the District are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work place and ensuring that safety precautions and practices are followed.
Employees are expected to immediately report any unsafe working conditions or safety problems to the immediate supervisor. Until corrective action is taken, ensure that the area or condition is restricted and that cautionary devices, i.e., cones, temporary fencing, floor signs, etc. are in place so that others are not affected or injured.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk: use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER