Ground Maintenance Worker

FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt

Safety Designation
Safety Sensitive

Reports to
Director of Purchasing and Maintenance

Campus
Lawton

Deadline
February 23 2026

Start Date
March 4 2026

Starting Salary
$15.00

Contract Length
12 Month

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/objective
To assist in all areas of grounds maintenance for providing a safe neat and clean environment on the campus.

Essential functions
Operation of all yard maintenance equipment i.e.; mowing trimming pruning etc.
Operate backhoe and forklift
Maintain and clean all equipment
Maintain lawn sprinkler system
Assist in other areas of building maintenance as assigned
Other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Subject Knowledge: Familiarity w/seasonal plants sprinkler system and other landscape equipment.
Communication Skills: Ability to troubleshoot steps and resolutions. Ability to collaborate with other maintenance team members and departments to resolve complex issues.
Professionalism: Effective time management skills to handle multiple support requests and prioritize tasks appropriately. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools. A commitment to staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments through self-learning and professional development opportunities.

Supervisory responsibilities
None

Work environment
The grounds maintenance worker typically works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to inclement weather noise and dust. A standard workweek as assigned by administration is required but evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate activities or emergencies.

Physical demands
This position will require physically strenuous work. While performing the duties of this job the grounds maintenance worker will be required to move/position objects up to 50 lbs. or more perform extensive work which may include climbing to elevated surfaces and/or rooftops driving maintenance vehicles and operation of other heavy equipment necessary to perform duties.


Travel required
Occasional travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for work at other school sites professional development and participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities.


Required education and experience
High school diploma or equivalency
Preferred education and experience
Job-related experience within a specialized field having demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex disability marital status or veteran status in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources

Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teachers retirement.

Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer