Summer Grounds Worker

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan Breeze, Foreman , at (385)-646-4278 or email bbreeze@graniteschools.org

Hours per week: 29

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Job Title	Summer Ground Worker
Department	Grounds
Supervisor	Grounds Foreman
Salary Schedule	ESP (84)
Lane Placement	D
Contract Length	Hourly Only
FLSA Classification	Non-exempt
Last Review Date	January 2021

Job Summary
Mowing of school and district properties, assist in maintaining fence cement, sprinklers, pruning, planning shrubs & trees. Assist with moving equipment to various locations, laying sod, and other landscaping needs. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
 
Essential Functions

• Learn and work with other groundskeepers in a variety of different trades.
• Work with irrigation systems, landscaping, tile, concrete, small engines, welding, and playground equipment.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

*This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of education, knowledge, and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have valid driver’s license
 
Required Prior Experience

• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of successful related work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools and equipment.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic oral and written communications and interpersonal relations.

 Assigned Decision Making
Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the supervisors. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.  Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concern for safety of self and others.  Must be able to perform assigned tasks without on-site supervision.
 
Interactions with Others
Interacts positively with students, teachers, principals, other district personnel.
 
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
 
Budget Responsibility
NA
 
Working Environment
Subject to a variety of temperatures. May be subject to high locations, awkward positions, heat, noise, dirt, chemicals, and confined spaces.  May experience stress in meeting deadlines. Interruptions may occur while performing work requiring accuracy and concentration.
 
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

 
Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.