2627 Landscape and Grounds Maintenance, Durango School District, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District is accepting applications for a full time Landscape and Grounds Maintenance position for Durango School District 12 month Monday - Friday 40 hours a week. Includes life health and dental insurance as well as paid sick leave personal leave and annual leave benefits. Begins 09/14/2026.

For the 26/27 SY this position includes an $1800 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district who begin their position by October 1 2026! (pro-rated for late start)

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

Job Title:Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Pay Grade:ESP Salary Schedule
Job Family:Facilities FLSA Status:Non-exempt
Department:Facilities Prepared Date:8/9/23; rev. 5/1/24; 5/21/25
Typical Work Year:12 months

SUMMARY:Performs a variety of tasks in general maintenance of landscape and grounds; maintains and performs repairs to grounds maintenance equipment; performs duties related to the upkeep and beautification of 9-R district campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based onbuilding or department needs.

Growing season duties may include:

• Maintaining grounds in a clean safe and orderly manner.
• Mowing edging aerating lawns and border areas.
• Removing weeds and debris from walkways culverts stairways roadways planters andparking areas by hand or via herbicide application.
• Pruning shrubs and trees up to a maximum height of fifteen feet.
• Using a blower or broom to sweep sidewalks.
• Maintaining in-ground drains and culverts.
• Loading transporting and unloading equipment or materials from department vehicles.
• Hauling and disposing of landscape cuttings and debris.
• Cultivating and renovating designated planting areas.
• Maintaining aesthetics of landscapes and grounds.
• Replacing bark and mulch in planters and landscaping as needed.
• Installing or replacing turf trees ornamental plants shrubs ground covers annuals andbulbs; plans installs.
• Maintaining landscape irrigation systems including repairing or replacing sprinkler headsvalves lines and adjusting irrigation timers; assists with repairs or installations of paving materials for pathways concrete and rock retaining walls wood concrete and/or rock borders and various posts slabs drains and culverts;
• Operating and maintaining ground maintenance equipment such as lawn mower edgersweeper string trimmer rototiller chainsaw power hedge trimmer sprayers and basic gardening hand tools. Loads equipment on trailer and delivers to work sites.
• Maintaining hoses supplies tools and equipment in proper condition and repair.
• Maintaining service request records equipment parts listings equipment oil change logsequipment service/repair logs seed usage logs irrigation repair logs and records of supplies used.
• Mixing and applying approved herbicides for weed mitigation; mixing and applyingfertilizers; performs minor pest management; maintains stock of fertilizer and plant food supplies; maintains current Weekly Review Sheet (WRS) for potentially hazardous materials; maintains logs and files pesticide use reports
• Assisting in other minor maintenance tasks as required.

Non-Growing season duties may include:

• Operating and maintaining snow removal equipment.
• Performing snow removal

Year-Round Duties may include:

• Supporting the custodial department duties.
• Playground maintenance

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age.

EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education training and experience necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including specialized knowledge and work experience in landscaping and horticultural techniques.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:Valid drivers license permitting operation of vehicles in Colorado required. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform math computations needed in trade.
• Knowledge of turf management and maintenance practices and techniques including water conservation; horticulture and methods of planting cultivation pruning and caring for plants trees and lawns; sprinkler and irrigation system design installation operation and sports field maintenance; operation and maintenance of landscape and grounds maintenance equipment and tools; proper and safe application of fertilizers herbicides and chemical controls; recordkeeping techniques; legislation on using pesticides in schools; safe lifting techniques; proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE); safe handling storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Possesses skill and ability to install and repair sprinkler systems; operate hand and power tools and other associated grounds maintenance equipment; order and maintain sprinkler parts stock; maintain grounds maintenance equipment; safely operate a vehicle; perform tree maintenance; perform general gardening and grounds work.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to respond to departmental emergencies and participate in snow removal and on-call status.
• Ability to communicate interact and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of trucks trailers power tools hand tools irrigation/sprinkler systems and landscape equipment preferred.
• Responsible for appropriate and efficient use of repair parts and tools provided by the District.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with snow removal equipment

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango School District 281 Sawyer Drive Suite 100 Durango CO 81303 or the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 .