GROUNDSKEEPER
Facilities Maintenance
BENEFITS:Health Dental and Vision insurance 2022 employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan paid holidays paid leave tuition reimbursementeducation benefits amongst others.For full time employees.
HIRING SALARY RANGE:$22.44 $26.93 per hour
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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 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 appropriatesafety 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