Seasonal Groundskeeper

Position Criteria:

• High school diploma
• Licensed for state chemical applications (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Experience in the area of maintaining grounds
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Must be at least 18 years of age

PerformanceCriteria:

• Maintains and cares for school grounds.
• Assists with selection of appropriate trees shrubs plants and seeds.
• Prunes trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Mows designated areas with hand or power mower.
• Work with subcontractors on landscaping beds and lawn care
• Maintains athletic fields and prepares for events.
• Connect sprinkling equipment and waters lawn and flowerbeds.
• Inspects flowers shrubs and trees for evidence of insects fungi and other pests and sprays or dusts chemicals on infected areas.
• Shovels snow from sidewalks and driveways and spreads sand or salt to prevent slipping.
• Snow removal and plowing with pickup tractor and/or Bobcat.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of lawn and snow removal equipment
• Parking lot maintenance.
• Playground maintenance and inspections.
• Procure supplies and equipment as needed.
• Be physically capable to work with all equipment directly. This can require heavy lifting 2550lbs frequently 50100lbs occasionally) frequently walking/standing or constant pushing and pulling as well as physical flexibility.
• Assist with operational and mechanical jobs as assigned
• Performs other such duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Board.

Successful candidates will need to complete a preemployment drug screen motor vehicle check and background check as part of the Waukee Community School District hiring process.