- This is a 12-month, 40/hour per week position.

- 6a.m. - 2:30p.m.

TITLE: Grounds Worker

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 1.0 FTE; 12-Month position

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:  Classified

GENERAL STATEMENT of RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Grounds Worker will be responsible for providing a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment for students to learn and develop.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• May be required to alter working hours to perform regularly assigned duties
• Keeps assigned grounds, sidewalks, and driveways neat and clean during working hours
• Sweeps, mows, trims, and weeds daily.
• Maintains a daily inventory of supplies and reports the need for replacements.
• Report’s safety hazards and the need for major and minor repairs.
• Performs safety measures and secures the area.
• Set-up and clean-up for outside sports activities.
• Must use own initiative and judgment in performing job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:

High risk - Work is routinely performed in outdoor environments, including exposure to noise levels varying from low to mid based on the type of tools or equipment being used on at any given time, and being on your feet for extended periods of time. Daily exposure to hazardous materials such as blood born pathogens, high voltage, gases, or heights. At time extreme heat and cold weather will be encountered.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The applicant for this position is required to:

• Sit approximately 0% of the time
• Walk and Stand approximately 90% of the time
• Kneeling/Stooping approximately 10% of the time
• Lift on a regular basis 30-50lbs
• Reaching with Hand and Arms on a regular basis
• Ability to wear respirator as needed

The information contained in this position description is for compliance with the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer two years of related experience
• Must have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Training.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must possess ability to work with and communicate with students, staff, and vendors

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Providing customer service.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Organizing and maintaining supplies.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of the following supplies and equipment:

• Mowers
• Trimmers
• Small power equipment
• Heavy equipment
• General grounds hand tools

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resourceful and adaptable.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Time Management: Routine work with little planning needed.

Stress Management: Periodic stress due to deadlines and multiple schedules.

Public Contact: Complete work with minimum contact with others.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

The evaluation is done by the District Grounds Foreman.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Grounds Worker reports directly to the District Grounds Foreman.

Buckeye Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Click here (http://www.buhsd.org/Non-Discrimination-Notice) to read the entire policy.

El Distrito Escolar de Buckeye Union High School no discrimina en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Haga clic aquí (http://www.buhsd.org/Non-Discrimination-Notice) para leer toda la política.