GCS - Grounds/General Maintenance
GCS - Grounds/General Maintenance
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Job Description
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2025-26school year:
Goshen Community Schools
Grounds/General Maintenance
POSITION PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Head Groundskeeper the groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep of all grounds (defined as the areas outside of the school building) for Goshen Community Schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: In order to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Receives specific instructions from the Head Groundskeeper on that days activities.
- Assists in the planning of grounds keeping activities so that duties can be carried out in a logical efficient manner.
- Gathers supplies and equipment so that all necessary materials are on hand when needed.
- Performs landscaping duties according to schedules determined by Head Groundskeeper including:
- Lawns-mowing fertilizing weeding and pest control
- Trees Flowers and Shrubs-pruning fertilizing edging and general upkeep
- General grounds maintenance
- Athletic fields-general maintenance including striping
- Irrigation systems-maintenance or sprinkler systems including programming
- Performs general maintenance on walkways driveways curbs fences and outbuildings.
- Operates grounds keeping equipment and snowplows safely and effectively.
- Maintains grounds keeping tools equipment and vehicles.
- Informs Head Groundskeeper on results of assigned duties and any unsafe conditions encountered.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license
- Demonstrated ability to understand and implement prescribed safety processes and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good Work Habits.
- The ability to plan organize and prioritize.
- The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
- Knowledge of and experience with tools lawn and snowplow equipment and irrigation systems.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
- Ability to problem solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations requiring decision making.
HOURS:Full year: 52 weeks per year;40hours per week;daily hours7:00am to 3:30pm
SALARY:$19.00-$19.45 rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #37-2)
BENEFITS:Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at PROCESS:In order to be considered all applicants must have completed their on-line application at CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please attach the following to your application:
- Letter of interest
- Up-to-date resume
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Don Ritter
Facilities Director
613 E Purl St
Goshen IN46526
The Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race color creed sex age handicap or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:Until Filled
Employment Type
Full-Time
