GROUNDSKEEPER

 Facilities Maintenance

 

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, education benefits, amongst others. For full time employees.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $22.44 - $26.93 per hour

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $22.44 - $35.90 per hour

 

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Operates landscaping and snow removal equipment to maintain ECS properties.
 
SUPERVISED BY:
Director of Facilities

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:                                                                                            

• Operate commercial riding and push mowers, gators, snow removal equipment, chain saws, weed eaters and various hand tools to maintain lawns, athletic fields, flower bed, trees and shrubs of district grounds.
• Perform daily cleanup of all tools and equipment used in performance of duties.
• Apply fertilizers, soil amendments and chemicals as needed, using appropriate safety      equipment and procedures.
• Maintain tools and district vehicles in good operating order.  Perform yearly preventative maintenance on all grounds machinery.  Inform appropriate personnel of any needed repairs to equipment.  (Experience in small engine repair preferred.)
• Possess basic irrigation knowledge.  Assist in yearly start up and shut down of district irrigation. Including assisting with summer irrigation repairs and clock setting when necessary.
• Operate and transport heavy equipment such as skid steers and tractors using appropriate trucks and trailers.
• Immediately inform the Director of Buildings and Grounds of any known situation which may be hazardous to students or staff.
• Wear appropriate clothing to standards set by the Director of Facilities.
• Work in accordance with safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

CONTACTS:
Other departments, school personnel and the general public.
  
QUALIFICATIONS:          

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Colorado Drivers' License
• 3 years of experience
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills