1.2026 Classified GroundskeeperRelief Custodian

40 hours per week 52 weeks per year 2080 hours per year

Benefits: BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental insurance

Flex Plan option

Vacation

Holidays - 8 per year

Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Employee Option to Purchase: Life Insurance Vision Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Hospital Indenmity Short Term Disability Legal Identity Protections Permanent Life with LTC

Must Possess a valid Nebraska Drivers license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum of a High School diploma.
2. Must possess a valid Nebraska Drivers License.
3. Knowledge of the safe use of hand tools power equipment self-propelled mowers snow removal equipment and the safe use of cleaning materials and equipment.
4. The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
5. Knowledge of custodial work schedules and familiarity with all district buildings.
6. Grounds keeping experience beneficial.
7. Flexibility to work anywhere during the shift assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include but are not limited to)

1. Performs all assigned duties of a custodian and adheres to the cleaning schedule of each building.
2. Fills in as directed to assume the duties of absent custodians in their assigned areas or buildings with the capability of keeping the normal flow of the building intact with minimal interruption.
3. Performs district snow removal and deliver ice melt supplies.
4. Performs all outside duties assigned by the supervisor (i.e. mowing weeding painting repairing picking up trash setting/removing snow fence fertilizing spraying weeds planting) and other tasks as assigned.
5. Performs preventive maintenance on mowing and snow removal equipment; (i.e. changing oil and oil filters greasing fueling sharpen blades etc.)
6. Assists supervisor with building security checks after each building use.
7. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual Sensory)

1. Demonstrates proper mixture of cleaning chemicals.
2. Properly operates mowers and power equipment.

Never Occasional Frequent Constant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%

1. Standing X
2. Walking X
3. Sitting X
4. Bending/Stooping X
5. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
6. Climbing X
7. Driving X
8. Lifting 100 lbs. Max X
9. Carrying 40 Ft. X
10. Manual Dexterity Tasks: Medium Specifically: Cleaning Duties Moving Equipment Furniture Books etc.

Minor Maintenance and Mechanical Operation of Mowers Snow Blowers Chain Saws

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party with or without cause and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion nationalor ethnicorigin sex ageveteran status marital status disability pregnancychildbirth or related medical condition genetic information or other protected conditions in its educational programs activities or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis ofsex disability race (including skin color hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion veteran status national orethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirthor related medical condition sexual orientation or gender identityor other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Title II Title VI & Section 504

Melissa Herrmann Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24thStreet

Kearney NE 68845