Groundsperson 1 - 40 hours per week

TITLE: Groundsperson 1 40 hours per week

DEPARTMENT: Facility Services

REPORTS TO: General Manager Facility Services

Wage: $29.02 hourly wage effective July 1 2024

SUMMARY:

Under general direction the Grounds Person is responsible for the maintenance repair and general upkeep of grounds. The Grounds Person works cooperatively with other employees students and the public.

DUTIES:

• Operate equipment vehicles trucks and/or in combination with trailer units.
• Installs and/or maintains playfield and playground equipment such as goal posts basketball hoops and swings occasionally using simple site plans and working drawings.
• Shovel soil snow collecting litter and emptying garbage containers.
• Turf grass and irrigation maintenance.
• Assists with installation of blacktop and concrete on small projects.
• Directs advises or assists other employees as appropriate.
• May be required to train other employees in the operation of specific equipment as directed.
• Orders material and supplies as required.
• Reports work completed including time and materials used.
• Maintains a clean safe work environment including equipment and vehicles.
• Routine inspections of school and district equipment.
• Performs other maintenance related or emergent duties.

• Completion Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Training in the operation of grounds equipment.
• Minimum of two years related experience.
• A valid B.C. Class 5 Drivers License.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
• General knowledge of Turf Grass and Irrigation maintenance.
• Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this work.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contact with students suppliers and other staff.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
• Physical capabilities to perform the job duties.
• Basic computer skills.

Hand tools air tools power tools ladder mower sweeper blade sharpener and other ground persons equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision to perform duties of a grounds person.
• Fundamental ability to use the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Physical strength required to do heavy manual work in all weather conditions.

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