Anticipated Physical Plant GroundskeeperSemi Skilled Laborer

Coventry Public Schools is seeking an Anticipated Groundskeeper/Semi Skilled Laborer. JOB SPECIFICATIONS/GROUNDSKEEPERTITLE: Groundskeeper/semi-skilled laborerREPORTS TO: Director of Physical PlantPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:Perform all duties pertaining to the upkeep maintenance and beautification of all grounds and athletic fields walkways and parking a variety of manual tasks which require general mechanical general skilled and unskilled manual labor; to operate farm equipment and other motor equipment and to do related work as REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or years work experience in landscaping turf farms nursery gardening or similar drivers phone of ability to perform essential functions by licensed practicing of Interscholastic Rules and Regulations regarding athletic field FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Must be able to stand and move for long periods of time (6 hrs.)Must be able to bend squat and twist on a regular basis during an 8-hour shiftMust be able to lift or move up to 50 be able to operate motorized lawn and garden equipmentMust be able to occasionally climb laddersMust be able to manually shovel snow Must be able to work outside and in different temperature environmentsMust be able to use and wear personal protection equipmentRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Cut grass repair damaged lawns prune trees and hedges and take responsibility for the servicing and upkeep of the motorized lawn garden and snow removal for the policing of grounds around all buildings as needed or motorized lawn and garden equipment and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of snow and ice from walks driveways and parking lots including the operation of snow removal and wide variety of chemicals as needed on grass areas trees or walkways and athletic fields prior to events lining equipment furnishings from one location to another for the school maintenance repair people as helpers when winter months perform custodial tasks as outlined within the custodial job description on the 1st and 2nd shift where other assignments as requested by the Director of Physical Plant or his designee within reason and the broad framework of this job AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Twelve (12) month position with salary benefits and hours of work to be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.