25-26 Grounds Maintenance Technician

Lewis Central Community School District

Job Location:

Council Bluffs, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Lewis Central Community School District is seeking a reliable and motivated Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities Team. This full-time year-round position plays an important role in helping to maintain the safety appearance and functionality of our buildings and grounds.

A detailed description of the job duties including qualificationsis provided below.

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Technician

Department:Facilities

Supervisor: Buildings and Ground Director

Classification: Classified -Full-Time Full-Year

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt (5 hours scheduled OT weekly)

Last Updated: February 13 2026

Summary

Responsible for maintaining and improving the Districts grounds athletic fields and exterior facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that safe functional and visually appealing outdoor environments are available to support full educational and extracurricular use at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Maintains all State and Local safety and code requirements and Board of Education guidelines related to grounds maintenance and chemical application.
Performs skilled grounds maintenance including turf management athletic field preparation irrigation system monitoring landscaping tree and shrub care and seasonal planting.
Operates and maintains grounds equipment including mowers tractors aerators seeders spreaders trimmers skid loaders snow removal equipment and other related machinery.
Applies fertilizers herbicides pesticides and other approved treatments in accordance with licensing requirements label directions and District safety procedures.
Maintains required certifications and licenses applicable to groundskeeping and chemical application and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.
Develops and implements preventive maintenance schedules for athletic fields playgrounds exterior hardscapes parking lots and landscaped areas.
Monitors and maintains irrigation systems drainage systems and exterior lighting systems to ensure proper functionality.
Assists in preparing athletic fields and facilities for practices games and special events including field lining setup and post-event restoration.
Recommends grounds-related supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains inventory of District-owned grounds equipment tools and materials.
Determines the amount of time materials and staffing necessary to accomplish assigned grounds projects efficiently and within budget.
Responds to emergency weather conditions under the direction of the Buildings and Grounds Director including snow and ice removal storm cleanup debris removal and related exterior safety measures.
Assists with exterior inspections to identify safety hazards and proactively addresses maintenance concerns.
May assist other maintenance or custodial staff as requested.
May be required to perform District-wide support services in case of emergency situations.
May be required to be on 24-hour call.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a qualified apprenticeship program technical training in grounds management turf management horticulture landscaping or a related field preferred. An associate degree or higher in a related field is also preferred.
Holds or has the ability to obtain and maintain a State of Iowa Applicator License (or applicable chemical application certification) within three months of appointment.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant grounds turf landscaping or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
Consistent attendance is required.

Hours/Schedule

This position is scheduled for 9 hours per day with approximately 5 hours of scheduled overtime per week. Additional hours may occasionally be required for trainings meetings or work during evenings weekends or in response to urgent needs and will be paid accordingly. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meet the demands of the position.

Rate of pay

Hourly rate to be determined based off of experience and education.

Benefits

This full-time year-round position is eligible for the Districts comprehensive benefits package. This includes fully paid single coverage for health and dental insurance with the option to purchase family coverage. Employees also receive a $30000 life insurance policy at no cost and have the opportunity to enroll in optional supplemental plans such as vision and accident/critical illness insurance.

All employees are automatically enrolled in the state-sponsored retirement program IPERS beginning on their first day of employment. The District contributes 9.44% of your wages while employees contribute 6.29%.

Paid Leaves/Holidays

The District offers both paid sick leave paid personal leave and paid vacation leave for this position. This position has 8 paid holidays; 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day and the day following Christmas Day New Years Day Good Friday and Memorial Day.

Required Experience: